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AI Axis 40AI
$130
Return Pump
AI Axis 40
Return Pump

AI Axis 40

by AI

Compact AI Axis DC pump with Mobius and myAI app control — 400 GPH for small to mid-size nano reefs, a step up from the Axis 20.

midWorks with Apex FusionWorks with EcoTech MobiusBusDC pumpControllable
Max flow
400 gph
Max head
2.8 m
Power
20 W
Type
DC
from$130
Launched: 2023
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Specifications

The full sheet

Performance
Max flow
400 gph
Max head
2.8 m
Type
DC
Controllable
Yes
Electrical
Power
20 W
Manufacturer & warranty
Released
2023
What we check

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R2
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Checks the return pump delivers 4–10× the total system volume per hour (wave makers handle display flow separately).
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Works well with

Compatible tanks

Waterbox AIO 65.4
Waterbox
AIO 65.4
66 gal
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JBJ RF-65 Rimless Flat Panel Aquarium & Stand
JBJ
RF-65 Rimless Flat Panel Aquarium & Stand
45 gal
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Eshopps Mariner M40
Eshopps
Mariner M40
40 gal
View tank
Red Sea REEFER 170 G3
Red Sea
REEFER 170 G3
34 gal
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Waterbox Marine X 60.2
Waterbox
Marine X 60.2
36 gal
View tank
Ultum Nature Systems Reef System R60
Ultum Nature Systems
Reef System R60
32 gal
View tank
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Available in: US, DE, UK, SELaunched: 2023Report a data error

Frequently asked

What are the key specs of the AI Axis 40?

Max flow: 400 gph. Max head: 2.8 m. Power: 20 W. Type: DC.

How much does the AI Axis 40 cost?

The AI Axis 40 starts around $130, though prices vary by retailer — see current offers on this page.

Which tanks is the AI Axis 40 compatible with?

Based on ReefPicker's compatibility checks, the AI Axis 40 fits tanks including Waterbox AIO 65.4, JBJ RF-65 Rimless Flat Panel Aquarium & Stand, Eshopps Mariner M40. Add it to a build on ReefPicker to check it against your specific tank.