From the 18 females stocked, three
deaths were recorded, which represented a
survival rate of 83.3%. Males suffered a
higher mortality rate. From the six males
initially stocked, five died during the course
of the experiment, resulting in a survivalrate of only 16.7%. A high mortality of
males was also observed during the acclimation
period. A few days preceding death,
males appeared weak, lethargic, stopped
feeding, and were unable to maintain body
posture. Epibiont fouling of the carapace
was also noticed.