DRY_GOOD
Axis 40
by Aqua Illumination — see more →$215
Ships Australia-wide1 in stock
Dry goods ship Australia-wide with fast dispatch from Eastwood — or collect in store with the rest of your order.
SKU 704335295123
SKU 704335295123
Paid securely at checkout · ships Australia-wide (or collect in store)
Added — collect in store at Eastwood
- Ships Australia-wide — fast dispatch from Eastwood
- Or collect in store with the rest of your order
- Genuine stock — marine specialists since 2012
Overview
Not every tank needs a large, expensive return pump - but a lot of budget pumps skimp on control and quiet operation. The AI Axis 40 packs the smart features usually reserved for bigger pumps into a compact size suited to smaller aquariums, giving full app control and calibration in a genuinely quiet DC motor package.
It works well as either a dedicated return pump or general circulation, with the same smart control ecosystem as AI's larger flow products.
Key features
- Full app control via myAI or Mobius, with Apex Fusion compatibility through the MXM module
- Quiet DC motor operation suited to living spaces
- Output calibration lets you set min, max and neutral flow to match your specific setup
- Feed mode temporarily reduces flow to stop food being pulled straight into the overflow
- Anti-siphon protection - the pump keeps running without producing flow rather than powering off completely, preventing air bubbles or back-siphon issues
- Suited to aquariums up to around 40 gallons
What's in the box
- Axis 40 Centrifugal Pump
- 0.625" (16mm) barbed output nozzle
- 0.75" (20mm) barbed output nozzle
- Power supply
Who it's for
Smaller reef tanks - up to about 40 gallons - looking for a smart, app-controlled return pump or general circulation pump without stepping up to a larger, pricier unit.
Setup & tips
- Calibrate the pump to your setup early on to unlock anti-siphon protection and more precise flow control
- Use Feed mode before feeding to stop food getting pulled straight into an overflow or skimmer
- Choose the barbed nozzle size that matches your existing plumbing before installation
- Pair with the myAI app for scheduling if you want flow to vary through the day
