goldfish bowls

Round fish containers

Goldfish bowls are small, round, transparent containers traditionally used to keep pet goldfish.

The classic design—a spherical glass bowl with an open top—has become iconic despite being considered inadequate housing for fish by modern standards.

Figuratively, a goldfish bowl describes any situation where someone is highly visible and lacks privacy: Living in a small town can feel like being in a goldfish bowl.

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Opposites
aquarium shape and design

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Glass containers for fish

fish tanks · reef tanks · koi ponds · saltwater tanks

privacy and exposure

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Concealed enclosed spaces

secluded retreats · bunkers · safe rooms · blind spots

aquatic habitat quality

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Where organisms naturally occur

open waters · lakes · streams · reef tanks · the ocean

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G