fish tank mantainance

Question
I have a new 10 gal fresh water tank with 5 fish tiger barbs and kissing fish. I have been noticing a bubble's forming all around the tank. Is this natural or something going wrong with my tank?

Answer
Hi Phillip,
It sounds like your kissing gouramis are building bubble nests. Bubble nests are floating rafts of air bubbles. These nests are held together by an oral secretion from the fish. These nests are used to hold the eggs of the fish. Usually they are placed in there for incubation and are guarded by the male parent. It is natural and nothing is wrong. Also, if you have an air pump check to see if that is producing all the bubbles. Any other questions feel free to ask. :)