After re-reading Kurt's care guide I'm wanting to do the "simple" water vivarium instead of a false bottom. The size of his tank is 18 wide, 19 tall and 10 deep. Plans are to fill the bottom with 2 inches of water populated with large, fist-sized rocks, one artificial tree stump, his water dish and several large-circumference bamboo plants for him to climb on. I'll have a heat wave lamp above his wire mesh cover. Does this sound right? I still have the egg crate, PVC and silicone for a false bottom setup but this sounded less complicated!

Do I need a water filter? If so, what kind?

How do I clean - partial water changes?

Should I use distilled water at the bottom to avoid staining?

Should I still mist his enclosure several times a day?

Where will he sleep? He usually sleeps/hides under his hollow log.

I'd like one live "bushy" plant as well, any suggestions?

Will I be able to support two dumpy's in this setup?

Thank you!!