High Calcium - how to safely lower

Intheflesh

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Hi Guys -

I just received the results from my ICP test, and had some interesting results.
KH - 7.35° DHK
Salinity - 36.44 (a little high)
MG - 1387 mg/l
Ca - 691 mg/l!!!!!!
K - 343 mg/l - a little low. I do dose Potassium Iodide Fluoride everyday, maybe need to bump the dosing a little.
Iodine - 412 ug/L - a little low
PO4 - 0.01 mg/l
NO3 -1.09 mg/l

I am running Zeovit, so my PO4 and NO3 levels are expected to be very low. I know that Zeovit tanks are usually K deficient, and the test shows I am a little low.
What surprised me is my Calcium is near 700! What is the best course of action to get this within range?

I am dosing using the Aquaforest 1,2,3+ DIY recipe, dosing 30ml of each solution daily. All 3 of my dosing containers are at the same level (0.8L / 1L container), so I can eliminate dosing extra Ca solution. I am wondering if I messed up my last batch of Calcium solution since Alk and Mag are in range.

I think my game plan is first confirm that the ICP test wasn't a fluke, then do a 20% water change, mix some new CA solution, and maybe cut my CA dosing in half for a week. Any other suggestions?
 

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