I like using a glue gun with no glue in it to make the holes. I put approx 40 holes about 2 cm in diameter all around the tub. Yes it is ok to stack them as long as they are secure and your heat source can reach each tub. You can use newspaper for bedding (easy to clean). Since tubs hold humidity well, you don't really need something like aspen or cypress mulch, unless you want it for looks.