gonna get a rtb... need help with set up

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heres what im planning after 6hrs or reasearch.

40gal long tank(which i have)
foam core insulation on 2 sides, and back
uth w/ thermostat on hot side
lamp with 75watt night bulb on hot side
cover 90% of the screen top
big water dish
hide on hot and cool side
1 accurite themometer: probe on hot and actual device on cold side
climbing decoration

anything i may be missing?

The snake
It sounds like you are on the right track.