I think they're a lot hardier than folks give them credit for, that said it sure doesn't hurt to try and be spot on with your husbandry and I actually enjoy that as part of the hobby as well. Sounds to me like your doing just fine. He'll get used to your checks and maintanence in his tank.
Get a couple more meals in him and you could start handling him a little more. Start slow and go from there. By the way he sure is a handsome fellow as well!!