Live Fish Shipping Policy for Safe, Fast Delivery

Shipping Policy

At Scallywag’s Fish Bowl, we take great care to ensure your aquatic crew arrives healthy and happy. Here’s everything you need to know about how we ship:

Live Animal Shipping

All live animals (fish, shrimp, snails, plants) are shipped Overnight via UPS or FedEx.

We ship Monday through Thursday only to avoid weekend delays.

Orders placed after 11:00 AM CST on Thursday will ship the following week.

Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your location and the size of your order.

Weather & Safety

We monitor the weather at our location and yours.

If conditions are unsafe (extreme heat, cold, or storms), we may delay shipping for the safety of your animals.

You’ll be contacted if your shipment is delayed due to weather.

Packaging

All live animals are packed in insulated boxes with appropriate heat or cold packs as needed.