He doesn't need a hide towards the bottom. A couple of branches and some leaves up top will make him very happy! You can also cover multiple sides of the tank so that (s)he feels more comfortable. I keep 3/6 sides of my hex tank covered at all times. My red eyes have 3/4 sides covered but when I first got them, I had 3.5/4 sides covered. I left just enough open to peek in on them without having them stressed out in their new home.