tell ur bf that his logic is flawed....if it escaped WHY WOULD YOU PUT IT OUTSIDE IF IT GETS OUT ITS GONA BE GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! zoomed repti-wound heal should help wounds...maybe...fix lid....i got checker 55 gal. tank and cheap normal net lookn lid..insulation round inside of lid (also helps for cords if u have a waterfall stick the cord out the corner inbetween two peices of insulation) dont fall for petstores "buy the most expensive thing" trick trust me youll save a lot of money...oh by the way Hi im robert welcom to the forum