Bubbles forming at the surface/edges of reef tank

[ejl2529]

I was wondering if anyone could help me identify what these bubbles in the picture below are? Also, if they need to be dissipated, how to go about doing that? Thanks for any help.

 

[X-37B]

Get some surface agitation going with a powerhead.

 

[ejl2529]

Get some surface agitation going with a powerhead.

It’s hard to tell from that picture, but I think I do have a lot of surface agitation already. I have 3 power heads and a hang on filter...

 

[ejl2529]

Could it be protein bubbles?

 

[X-37B]

Could it be protein bubbles?

Most likely if you have no actual overflow. If the surface is oily looking near the bubbles then yes.

 

[ejl2529]

Most likely if you have no actual overflow. If the surface is oily looking near the bubbles then yes.

I just checked. It does look a little oily. I also rubbed some off with a paper towel and it was yellowish.

 

[X-37B]

A small intank skimmer that removes surface contaminants would help.
Tunze 9001 dc would work.