Bring your test kits over and test my system,, I bet you find undetectible nitrates,,, I don't have bio balls... its just a discussion and opinion. if you like them use them.. plus the question was why are they not wanted. not which way is better,, I have some old bioballs somwhere is anyone wants them
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I keeps being brought up that bioballs are too fast at producing nitrates...Would you rather ammonia and nitrite hang around longer?

Personally I would rather keep them at zero and deal with the nitrates.

I guess my point with this was maybe would should stress more to newcomers to the saltwater/nano tank deal that waste removal and nitrate control (protein skimmers/macro algae) are more important than what biological filtration you have.

Bottom line is if you have live rock rubble, sponge, bioballs, or whatever else you choose it will slow water flow. Thus, accumulating waste. Additionally, nitrates will be produced. It is your job to remove them since it is very difficult to utilize anaerobic denitrification.