That might help explain why goldfish in healthy environments can reach the size of an American football, while your last goldfish wasn't much bigger than your index finger. Once you have a big ...

Goldfish may look small and cute in your home ... about the size of an American football! These big fish are also big eaters, feeding on plants, insects, crustaceans, and other fish.

That's exactly what the American company Pepperidge Farm aimed for with Goldfish: to create a snack that's out of the ordinary, yet brings a genuine smile with its smooth texture and bold flavor.