Sponge Filter Vs Undergravel Filter

[Doug62]

Hi all
Some years ago i kept a freshwater tropical tank (4ft) and used a Powerhead undergravel filter. In all the time i had the tank i had virtually no water problems and obviously no filter maintenance. Recently i have returned to fish keeping and purchased a juwel tank complete with spongy type filters. Are these filters regarded as better? I find the constant changing of sponges a drag and am thinking about ripping the filter out and replacing it with my old powerhead and an undergravel system again. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Doug

 

[Rodders]

You shouldnt be changing then that often.
I dont touch mine before 3 months atleast of a clean.
Also, you can just wash them. Dont need to buy new ones all the time, except carbon.

Personnaly I think Juwel internal filters suck anyway and should be ripped out and replace with a proper external filter.

 

[dizzied]

Sponge filters are much better than most people give them credit for. It doesn't need to be replaced, just rinsed during water changes. They're certainly better than a UG filter.