I second jhoyts advice. They are fully aquatic - they really would be considered the same care as fish, where as they cannot live out of water. I also wouldn't trust any college parties in my dorm either if I had a fish tank. I remember years ago an acquaintance had a party - thankfully I was not there - but one of the house guest swallowed their goldfish! Imagine that - I would be horrified if I was there. Some people really have no common sense!