might be an oversight but this works for me
proceed with caution!!1!! make backup!!!
testet only for Version: 0.5.17
change in /aai-industry/prototype/technology/technology.lua the following lines:
230 :: prequisites = {"fluid-handling"}, => prequisites = {"basic-fluid-handling"},
235 :: delete this line
I have installed this modpack https://mods.factorio.com/mod/MatrixDJ96-Marsh-AngelBobs-Modpack
different modcominations could lead to different results but might worth the try. Backup!!!