For the moisture problem: I used to use fish tanks which i'm assuming u use... if not nvm... but I kept a folded up trash bag on top under a nicely folded towel to hold in the moisture and when it gets too moist uncover some of it and roll back the towel and trash bag keep misting on the hot side... if the lamp keeps you from covering it up completely u need a Under tank heater and the lamp will go bye-bye i NEVER had a problem with this set-up: Tank, UTH, Hide, Water bowl, and aspen bedding... I built a rack to save space