yeah but they need to be fertilized by male crabs too. I get that one male crab can mate with a lot of females, but it can only protect one at a time when they are molting. So if you have 20 females about to molt, you need 20 males to protect them too.
I hear ya, and understand what you’re trying to convey. But scientifically speaking, not all females will molt at the exact same time. I know the male can spend up to a few days with the female to guard her, however a single male can make some serious rounds in just a weeks time, publications show. Another reason why I don’t keep any male under 5.25”. This male is able to mate, too small for me to waste my time on, and can help replenish stocks.
Really wish FWC would make a law where you’re allowed 6-12 under 4” for bait only and anything else must be discarded. Just my 0.02¢
