that is one of my modifications, I also double sponge, and one advantage having MTS ( multi tank syndrome ) with just having the same filters, means less spare parts to buy, I bought a 6 pack of replacement sponges, for the Tidal 75's, so I could double sponge all of mine... having multiple brands or sizes of filters is not as practical, and cleaning the dirtiest sponge keeps good bio going... also, as sponges plug up, they filter finer particles, at reduced flow... which is also why I modified mine to flow more...