Don't get me wrong... there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with having a branch in the tank. If you like it, by all means go for it!

I just find that the traditional setup... two identical hides, and a water bowl is what works for me.

I am telling you... all you have to do to fix the humidity is put the foil / tape on your top. cover the whole top except where the CHE hangs.... then experiment with water bowl sizes and location. If humidity is still too low, switch the aspen out for some news paper. Try it. Total investment if it doesn't work is 30 minutes of your time, and and 2 dollars worth of tape and foil.... and quater for the news paper! With my setup humidity is always 50 - 65 percent. I never have to mist. When they are in shead I place one damp wash cloth on top of one of the hides... that quickly raises it to 80%.

Mike