It's a 16" tall tank, not super high, but maybe enough to accomplish what you're describing, I'll have to think about it. I'd almost certainly have to raise the heat lamp since he'd be a lot closer when on top (rely more on the UTH for temp regulation under the hide), which is not a big deal. I like the idea (sounds like a weekend project), but it also seems harder to do surface temperature measurements under the 2/3 hide, more where the UTH is. Maybe I could cut an access hole or a small door on hinges where I could temporarily open up and test temps.

Can the cool hide also be the humid one, or should that be on the warm side? Or does it matter?