PERIHA ea canister filter

Engineering reliability and quiet efficiency, Periha canister filters deliver powerful multi-stage filtration to maintain crystalline water quality and a thriving aquatic ecosystem.

| Easy-maintenance filter media baskets with included pre-filter sponges.

| Quiet, Powerful, & Eco Friendly design.

Periha EA External Canister FIlters

Periha EA External Canister FIlters

EA800 (800L/H)
$129.00
Sale price  $129.00 Regular price 
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Periha EA External Canister FIlters

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$129.00
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features

  • Multi-Stage Filtration Baskets: High-capacity media trays allow customizable mechanical, biological, and chemical media combinations.
  • Easy Self-Priming Mechanism: Push-button start design eliminates manual siphoning for quick and effortless maintenance restarts.
  • Energy-Efficient Motor: Delivers strong flow rates and high output head pressure while minimizing power consumption.
  • Ultra-Quiet Operation: Sound-dampening impeller and motor casing maintain whisper-quiet performance.
  • Touch Control / Power Interface: Modern interface simplifies powering on, off, and managing filter functions.
  • Quick-Release Valve Block: Disconnects hoses cleanly without losing siphon, ensuring leak-free hose maintenance.
  • Dual Fresh & Saltwater Compatibility: Corrosion-resistant components make it ideal for both tropical freshwater and marine setups.
  • Lift-Handle Trays: Ergonomic basket handles make pulling, rinsing, and replacing media quick and mess-free.
  • Durable Heavy-Duty Casing: Constructed with high-grade, impact-resistant materials to ensure leak-proof, long-term operation.

what's included

  • Periha Canister Filter Unit
  • Media Baskets (pre-installed inside the canister body)
  • Starter Filter Media (includes mechanical pads and basic bio-filter sponge)
  • Vinyl Tubing / Hoses (inflow and outflow lines)
  • Quick-Disconnect Valve Assembly (with built-in shut-off levers)
  • Intake Pipe Assembly (with strainer guard to prevent fish from getting sucked in)
  • Outflow Pipe Assembly (includes spray bar attachment and directional nozzle option)
  • Suction Cups & Mounting Clips (for securing intake and outflow piping to aquarium glass)
  • Impeller & O-Ring Seals (pre-assembled with silicone lubricant applied)
  • User Instruction Manual

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adding filtration

Periha canister filters come equipped with multiple high-capacity media baskets, allowing you to fully customize your mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration stages. Beyond the included pads, here are simple, highly effective ways to optimize your filter baskets:

fine filter wool (included)

Traps tiny particles to ensure crystal clear water.

bio filter sponge (included)

Provides housing for beneficial bacteria growth.

super-porous (included)

Trap waste and debris

  • ADD Activated Carbon: Add high-grade activated carbon to quickly absorb dissolved organic waste, eliminate unpleasant odors, and keep your water crystal-clear.
  • ADD Porous Bio-Media: Use high-porosity sintered glass or ceramic rings to give beneficial bacteria maximum surface area to break down toxic ammonia and nitrites.
  • ADD Phosphate Remover: Insert phosphate-binding granules to pull excess nutrients out of the water and keep nuisance algae from taking over.
  • ADD Crushed Coral: Place a mesh bag of crushed coral in a basket to naturally buffer soft water, keeping your pH stable and preventing dangerous pH drops.

Frequently asked questions

How does the ea canister filter work?

Water is pulled from your aquarium down through the intake hose into the sealed canister. It gets pushed upward through multiple media baskets (passing through mechanical, chemical, and biological layers) before the purified water is pumped back into your tank.

How does the priming function work during initial setup?

Fill the canister main body about 80% full with aquarium water, secure the motor head latches, open the quick-release valve levers, and plug the unit in. The EA self-priming motor automatically purges trapped air and establishes the siphon loop.

How often should I clean the filter and replace media?

Rinse mechanical sponges and biological media in bucketed aquarium water (never tap water) every 4 to 6 weeks to preserve beneficial bacteria. Replace chemical media like activated carbon every 3 to 4 weeks.

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ea series

Upgraded from EF with automatic self-priming tech (no manual pumping required). Features a wear-resistant ceramic impeller shaft for whisper-quiet, long-lasting performance across freshwater and marine setups.

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ec-u series

Combines the EA auto-priming platform with a built-in UV sterilizer and digital touch controls to actively destroy free-floating green algae, cloudiness, and waterborne pathogens.

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ef series

Periha’s time-tested, high-capacity workhorse. Uses a traditional manual push-primer button to establish siphon, offering heavy-duty multi-stage filtration at a budget-friendly price point.

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