I'm setting up my first tub. I'm using a Sterilite 40 qt tub. Below is a practice lay-out. Includes a plastic safari hat hide, modified plastic bucket hide, water bowl, and fake leafs/vine for extra cover. I have 7-8 holes along the sides for ventilation.

My girl is getting ready to shed, so I'm waiting to move her until afterwards. That would be why there are no electronics set up yet. The UTH, thermostat, and Accu-Rite are in/on her tank atm.

I've been using newspaper to live her tank, but am considering changing to some kind of mulch or wood chips.

Advice/recommendations?