AquaIllumination - AI Axis pump

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[@11NinjaFish11]

I've had the TMC version of these for about 18 months. Love them and bought a few - ideal in my Waterbox nano.

[@11NinjaFish11]

Prefer the black colour of these though!

[@freedomaquatics6328]

I just saw this pop up and asked about the size to a company I typically shop with. Well based on your video I would say this would have no issue fitting in my waterbox 25 peninsula and replace my sicca 1.0 just to add a little more flow plus being able to add a schedule will be nice to slow the pump down for sleepy fish lol.

[@Acidrain50001]

Great pump I have 2 40's one for the Algae reactor and one for the Cryptic. Using the 90 for my UV all on my MXM only with it showed % over the TBL in fusion. My one dislike about all AI stuff is the power plug it's big at the outlet I much prefer bricks.

[@The_Altered]

Loving this form factor! I am buying an Axis 20 for my IM Fusion 15 to go along with my AI Nero 3 and AI Blade Grow. I am looking forward to being able to program in a feed mode for both my Nero and the Axis to be able to be able to effectively use my auto fish feeder when I go on vacations!

[@ReefDudes]

That will be slick!

[@IMGbaugher]

Nice. I’m running the 20 in my micro reef sump I rigged up.

[@joseochoa2792]

This would be great for mixing salt. Drop it in the container once salt is mixed, pull it up, put the water hose on it, plug it back and into the tank it goes.

[@ReefDudes]

Totally. Going to try that with the 90!

[@supremededge3204]

TMC Reef pump compact been out for years

[@MaccaWelland36]

What a great idea from AI! Just ordered one for my Waterbox Pen25. Have you done a video on setting up your nano blade? I am considering 1 x glow and 1 x grow.

[@AquaGardenZen]

This is really nice I would love one for my 32 Biocube ❤❤❤

[@ReefDudes]

Heck ya. Such a cool solution to upgrade AIO pumps.

[@jjmccloud]

This would work great on my Evo 13.5! Would go with the Nero and prime HD I have on it already 😁 I'd be able to control it with those at the same time, nice

[@lukewoods9386]

We have the same setup lol, I'd love to see some pics of your tank you have any posted anywhere?

[@quadlawnmowerman]

Err just another company using the ZKS service to rebrand their pumps and charge 3 times the price...... However they are great pumps but so much cheaper without the name branding..... Only problem with this pump line is the lack of ability to service/replace the shaft, and being ceramic in a small pump you are at great risk of it getting damaged accidently.

[@JustinYeager]

Agreed these are a great solution, which is tempting to build a nano tank now. But how would you recommend adding a battery back-up to these?

[@Brad-k]

I'd like to know what type of impeller they use. Maybe you could do a take apart video Dev? Thanks again for another great video!

[@ThomasBReef]

1:30 of kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3jVYqiorpmshM0si=uLBfUiHE68zIT97a 😊

[@ReefDudes]

Will do! Good idea brad :)

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

I’d stuff the big one in the nano and skip power heads for sure 🔥💯

[@queencityreefs]

I know these are a copy or partnership with the TMC but these are dc controlled and love that. Most likely will be getting a pair.

[@11NinjaFish11]

My TMC versions are DC controlled too. Look identical, minus the Mobius integration. Really love the TMC pumps and have a few.

[@quadlawnmowerman]

lol TMC did the same thing this company did and rebranded a ZKS pump that has been around for a few years, then doubled the price..... Same company making some of the other brand name pumps being sold at 3-4 times their unbranded counterparts......

[@queencityreefs]

@@quadlawnmowerman lol oh wow. Well. All is fair game I guess then.

[@queencityreefs]

@@11NinjaFish11 well that is interesting. Thanks for the info.

[@JCSReefing]

I am sure this is somewhere but does this pump have the option like the vectra's where you can program as a powerhead? like can it be set to reefcrest (or whatever ai calls that version) or is it strickly on/off pump

[@Moondoggy1941]

This would probably work good in my Bashee Nano sump, the return pump area is very small, I gave up using that area.

[@ReefDudes]

Measure it but this is Prob your best bet

[@priewekris]

Any idea if the larger one would be sufficient for a return pump in the sump of a 60 gallon cube?

[@ReefDudes]

I think so

[@johnnyliu6271]

which nano do you have?

[@fillobass79]

Can they be used as lift pumps, from sump to the tank?

[@ReefDudes]

Sure can!

[@bigfoot818]

Do you have any experience with Cora life salt or know anyone that uses it with success.?

[@ReefDudes]

I have not seen or used that one

[@Khris_1013]

What one would you recommend for a nuvo 15

[@ReefDudes]

I would do the 20, 40’overkill in my 14g haha I’ll prob swap back to the 20

[@askariboy4857]

Is it really a viable option to run this pump with no power head in a nano?

[@ReefDudes]

In a nano I think so. It packs a good amount of flow

[@eliezerduranhernandez6100]

Where do you have your auto feeder in your peninsula ????

[@ReefDudes]

I don’t at the moment but will eventually add it in the sump by the return

[@8bitflea]

Will this work on a Max nano peninsula?

[@ReefDudes]

If it fits!

[@alexmillan4254]

What is the minimum GPH on the 40 ?

[@ReefDudes]

You can bring it down to 1% flow so very low.

[@urielarroyo510]

My 20 seems to shut off and ramp back up to %100 after being set to a constant %100. Any ideas?

[@ReefDudes]

Make sure the impeller isn’t blocked. Try giving it a clean maybe?

[@urielarroyo510]

Brand new out of the box. I’ve been seeing others claiming anything over %90 the pump drops to %0 and ramps back up to the desired speed. Does this every minute or so. After setting it to %88, the issues are gone. I’ve reached out to customer support and their response was to ship out a replacement.

[@marisolavocado]

There’s been recent documented cases (maybe a batch issue) that the pumps cannot run stably at over 80-90%. The issue is that it will pump for 10 seconds then shut off for another 10 and repeat. Both Mobius and MyAI result in the same issue with the Axis 20.

[@jokesaside9207]

Haven’t tmc already made a pump like this?

[@quadlawnmowerman]

they got the same pumps rebranded from ZKS as well....

[@EugeneRu777]

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