i put the curtin rod in there justfor something to climb around on.since i put it in there he always gets on it then gets off and then gets on..lol its funny. he actually climbs on it alot. i had two identical hids but i ruined one while i was cleaning and ihad that extra log.im planning on getting a new water bowl and 2 new hides. i'veonly had him for like a 2 weeks so i havnt had time to get all that stuff yet. i figured that would be fine how it is untill i get the money... which will be tomorrow. the tank is just till he gets a littlebigger and then im getting a 20 long. the temps are about 87on the substrate and about 83 when the thermomiter is about 10 inches off the substrate. the coolside is at like 76 on the bottom and in the air is about 83 (i have foil on the top of the warmside.the hydromiter says 60. he's eaten good twice so far and isnt shy when i hold him anymore