40 gallon tank? pic of set up

[Patricia]

i had to have him in a smaller tank while i was doing some work on it and for those 3 days he spent all his time in his hide when in his normal space he climbs a lot and is more active.

Those 3 days in his hide = he was feeling secure for 3 days. Climbing around and being more active, especially if during the daytime = not feeling secure. Food refusal is another symptom of that not feeling secure.