Beginner needing help on skimmer

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just purchased a used reef octopus 90 skimmer and was wondering if it will stop producing big bubbles out of the output valve when it breaks in or am I doing something wrong. I’ll post a picture but don’t know if you can see the bubbles

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just purchased a used reef octopus 90 skimmer and was wondering if it will stop producing big bubbles out of the output valve when it breaks in or am I doing something wrong. I’ll post a picture but don’t know if you can see the bubbles

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If it was cleaning prior to you buying it, it may take a couple of days to build up some slime on its surfaces. It should then settle down.
 
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It is still producing the same amount of bubbles. Could I have the water level to high?
 

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A pic please skimmer section & all. We need to see how deep the water is?
 

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