Thousands of Gallons of Water Flood Pet Store, Leading to Hundreds of Fish Deaths
A large fish tank ruptured at Somethin' Fishy Pets in Fox Lake, releasing 2,000 gallons of water and resulting in the death of over 350 fish.
Chicago, IL, July 23, 2026 —
FOX LAKE, IL – A significant rupture of a large fish tank at Somethin’ Fishy Pets in Fox Lake led to a major water release and the loss of hundreds of aquatic animals.
The incident, which occurred at the pet store located in Fox Lake, involved approximately 2,000 gallons of water spilling from a large aquarium. The failure of the tank resulted in the death of over 350 fish.
Details regarding the cause of the tank rupture were not provided. The contractor responsible for the tank’s maintenance or installation was not specified. Similarly, information about whether any permits were required for the specific tank size or if any inspections had taken place prior to the incident was not available.
The financial impact of the loss, including the value of the fish and potential damage to the store, was not immediately clear. No information was provided regarding any potential code violations or fines that may be associated with the incident.
Somethin’ Fishy Pets has not released a statement regarding the incident or the steps being taken to address the situation.
Story summarized from the original created by Tre Ward on abc7chicago.com, see more information here.
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