The ADVINCI Sun MAX 956245 is a landscape-format reptile terrarium measuring 950 × 620 × 450 mm. Its broad footprint makes the layout worth planning on paper before you add substrate, furnishings or equipment. The aim is a habitat that works for the intended animal and remains easy to maintain.
This guide focuses on the Sun MAX 956245, SKU A008086. Use the decorated product photograph for visual inspiration, then adapt the arrangement to the animal's adult size, behaviour and environmental requirements.
Know the dimensions before planning the scene
- Model: ADVINCI Sun MAX 956245.
- Overall dimensions: 950 mm length × 620 mm width × 450 mm height.
- Main materials: glass, aluminium and PC, as listed on the product specification sheet.
- Front door material: glass.
The overall footprint is a starting point for choosing a support surface. Internal fittings and the enclosure structure reduce the usable space, so measure the interior before ordering a fitted background or large hide. The 450 mm overall height is not the available distance between a finished basking surface and a lamp.
Sketch the layout from above
Start with a simple rectangle marked 950 × 620 mm, then note the usable internal measurements. Place the essential items first: appropriate retreats, feeding or water access, environmental equipment and the routes the animal needs to move between them. Add decorative details once those functions fit.
A practical display can have one main focal point, such as a suitable piece of wood or a planting group, with lower furnishings elsewhere. Leave enough open space to inspect the animal and reach routine cleaning areas. A densely filled photograph may look appealing while leaving little usable room.
Make paper templates of larger furnishings and try several arrangements. Check that a hide can be lifted out through the access opening and that its entrance remains reachable. Keep frequently serviced items near an accessible area rather than behind a permanent background.
Reserve height for the finished setup
With a 450 mm overall height, substrate depth, raised furnishings and equipment positioning need to be considered together. Adding a deep substrate layer or a high branch changes the space above the animal. Plan from the finished surface, including the animal's reachable positions.
Choose lighting and heating from the exact equipment instructions and the species' requirements. Check the permitted mounting arrangement, required clearances and whether a compatible guard or controller is needed. Our reptile UVB and heating guide explains the separate roles of light, UVB, heat, control and measurement.
A wide enclosure does not automatically meet the needs of an animal that requires substantial climbing height. Compare adult habitat requirements with usable floor space and height before selecting this model. If a different format is needed, compare the dimensions in our terrarium collection.
Use the decorated photograph as a design reference
The cover shows a planted display with wood and layered greenery. You can borrow the composition: a clear foreground, a stronger focal area and visual depth towards the rear. Choose each plant and furnishing for the intended occupant, secure the arrangement appropriately and keep access points clear.
The scene is a display example, not a packing list. Confirm the supplied enclosure components and any accessories separately before ordering. Likewise, a planted appearance does not establish that an enclosure is suitable for a water-filled section.
If your animal needs a humid habitat, use our rainforest terrarium planning guide to consider humidity, ventilation and maintenance together. Select the environmental approach from the animal's needs, rather than from the colour or density of the plants in a photograph.
Allow room around the enclosure
Measure the intended position, including the 620 mm front-to-back depth. Use a stable support that meets the manufacturer's support and load requirements for the complete installation. Leave the access, ventilation and equipment clearances specified for the setup, plus a practical route for cleaning and servicing.
In an air-conditioned UAE home, check the actual conditions at the intended location. Direct sunlight, nearby air-conditioning outlets and the room's day-to-night pattern can affect the finished habitat. Run and measure the setup before introducing an animal, using the relevant species guidance and equipment instructions.
A short checklist before ordering
- Confirm that the model is Sun MAX 956245 / A008086, with dimensions 950 × 620 × 450 mm.
- Check the animal's adult space requirements against usable internal dimensions.
- Measure the support surface, access route and equipment clearances.
- Confirm package contents and the exact accessories needed for your planned layout.
- Plan how you will measure conditions and remove furnishings for routine maintenance.
View the ADVINCI Sun MAX 956245 product page for the current images, price and availability. If you need help checking the model or supplied components, contact YoloLife with SKU A008086 and your proposed layout.
Dimensions and materials are based on the model specification images in the product gallery. The cover is a decorated display example.