It's been fish-bowl cleaning day for the rescue goldfish. They are bigger than the first batch, and need more room and more water surface. Every now and then, there are little lapping sounds: the goldfish at the surface, grabbing at the air. They do this when the oxygen in the water is depleted, and it means they need fresh, oxygenated water, and to have fewer fish in a single bowl. I have a number of bowls now with one or two occupants, and their water is freshened every two or three days. It... Sign in to see full entry.