Live Medaka Shipped to Vermont
Yes, I ship live Japanese rice fish to Vermont. Boxes leave Raleigh, North Carolina on Mondays by UPS 2nd Day Air, so a Monday box is normally due Wednesday. I have no shop or pickup in Vermont.
Vermont weather and your fish
Vermont has long, snowy winters and a short warm season. Outdoor keepers need a large, deep container, and many will prefer to move fish indoors before the first hard freeze.
Burlington's lake moderates things slightly, while the Northeast Kingdom is far colder. Spring mud season can flood low spots, so set a tub on firm ground, and wait for steady warmth before moving fish outside.
When to order
Late spring through early fall is usually easiest. I hold boxes when a hard freeze is forecast.
Keeping medaka here
Roughly USDA hardiness zones 3 to 5. Outdoors, go large and deep, stop feeding below about 50°F, and never smash ice. A 10-gallon or larger indoor tank needs no heater. More in my winter guide.
Plants for Vermont
I do not ship Anacharis and Submerged Plant Variety Pack to Vermont. The rest of my plant shop can go, and the free floating plants in a fish or snail order are chosen from what is legal to send you.
Rates, holds, and the live arrival guarantee are on my shipping page. Never release fish or plants into local water, and ask your state wildlife agency about local rules.
Common questions
Can you ship live medaka to Vermont?
Yes, from Raleigh, North Carolina, by UPS 2nd Day Air on Mondays, with a live arrival guarantee.
Can medaka live outside all year in Vermont?
Sometimes, in a large, deep container. Colder areas are safer with an indoor winter home.