First of all congrats on getting your turtle back and on the road to health! I have two babies, Squirtle who is about two and Gus who is nearly one. Squirtle has been a picky one. In two years I've never once got him to take Repto-Min. He does like earthworms and mealworms. He also loves a little bit of fresh fish, (hates cat food). Sometimes he'll eat a bit of chicken or raw hamburger. Anyway it sounds like you have a good handle on things and I'm happy to hear you fought for the little guy(or gal!)