Oh thank you for writing with such a nice update, and you got your frog a friend! I have 4 and I can see they're happier. Sounds like you have a great set up and plants are good. I have half fake and other half are strands of plants in the water, they love to sit on them. My tank is in a quiet part of the house near a window. So, no need for a hood with light. I would not want light in their eyes. I have a small lamp next to it for evening and top is screened with some saran wrap over part of it to create humidity. Water heater is a must here due to winter. I have a small submersible heater and it keeps temp at 76 degrees. If you need any help with heating, I can explain more. Think I'll go to the pet store and get a bag-o-crickets!