ok....I really apreciate the advice...especially the quickness I received answers today.

I'm gonna go and redo his tank, and see how t hings go.

one last thing I just remembered. i heard someone say they used plexiglass on top of the tank to help keep the moisture in. the guy at the pet store said I can use plastic wrap as well. will this actually work, or will the radiant heat melt the wrap?