The remaining chairs are arranged in concentric circles outside the fishbowl. A few participants are selected to fill the fishbowl, while the rest of the group sit on the chairs outside the fishbowl. In an open fishbowl, one chair is left empty.
Outside the fishbowl, the remaining chairs are arranged in concentric circles. Some participants are chosen to sit inside the fishbowl, whereas others remain seated on the surrounding chairs. In an open fishbowl configuration, there is always one empty chair available.