Powerheads

[Okguy]

I have a 50 gallon tank (just a little larger than yours) and I have 2 6025 Tunze Nanostreams (660 GPH), a maxi-jet 1200 (295 GPH) and a return pump from my sump at about (700 GPH). For a total of 2315 GPH in my tank. Your 200 GPH power head is probably not enough flow in the tank. Most people try for 20-40 times the flow compared to the size of their tank. So for a 44 gallon tank you should have a minimum of 880 GPH in the tank. I would suggest going even higher.

Also I hate to tell you this, but one Tang in a 44 Gallon Tank is probably one too many, let alone 2 . These fish need a lot of space to swim, something a 44 gallon tank can't provide.

In addition, these 2 fish create a huge bioload which is probably the cause of your algae breakout. While the algae was gone this morning, I'm willing to bet it will be back later in the day after the lights have been on for a while.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I hope this helps your tank thrive!

HTH

Kevin