Sponge filters in the jbj 28 gallon nano

[IN OVER MY HEAD]

do I really need the sponge filters in the 1 and 5 slots of my jbj 28 gallon nanocube? I am talking about the ones that are about 1/4" x 2.5" x 8" long and sit in the side chambers by the pumps. They don't really seem to catch anything and I am afraid they are just becoming nitrate factory's for me. P.S iam battling high nitrates, 6-8ppm. I currently have a skimmer in the number 3 spot so I don't have the factory basket.

 

[Djbeasley05]

I have a media backer in chamber 1. I'll put filter floss or charcoal in there for 24 hours if I'm stirring up a lot of detritus(bare bottom tank) and skimmer is in chamber 5. I wouldn't leave any mechanical filtration in long term.


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[Djbeasley05]

I have a media backer in chamber 1. I'll put filter floss or charcoal in there for 24 hours if I'm stirring up a lot of detritus(bare bottom tank) and skimmer is in chamber 5. I wouldn't leave any mechanical filtration in long term.


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Media basket. Not backer


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[IN OVER MY HEAD]

these pads came factory with the tank. they hang vertically on the sides of the chambers. heres a picture.

https://www.google.com/search?q=jbj...UICygC&biw=1920&bih=963#imgrc=zuYhRC64ac6p1M:

I don't see what they can really be catching.

 

[XtremeFromHell]

I have the same exact tank as you. Honestly I removed mine at least 4 years ago. Less stuff to have to worry about cleaning or changing out