Integrated Aquaponics Through Smart Sensors

Abstract

Aquaponics is a sustainable and efficient food production method that combines aquaculture and hydroponics in a closed-loop system.This paper describes creating an intelligent aquaponics system that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to maximize fish and plant health, nutrition delivery, and water usage. The use of the microcontroller ensures seamless integration of various sensors, allowing for precise control of the aquaponic environment. The present findings demonstrate significant improvements in yield with resource efficiency, particularly in optimizing nutrient delivery and reducing water waste.The methodology included continuous data gathering, real-time analysis, and adaptive system control, thus resulting in considerable increases in resource efficiency and overall production. It demonstrates the system might improve aquaponics sustainability, especially by delivering nutrients more efficiently concerning water requirements.  Advanced sensors and microcontrollers are used to continually monitor by controlling key parameters like pH, temperature, humidity, and water level. This technology offers a robust solution for contemporary farming in water-scarce locations and is meant to be scalable. It can be tailored for both small-scale urban agriculture and major commercial procedures.The intelligent aquaponics system increased water efficiencies, stabilized pH levels, maintained ideal temperature management, and optimized fertilizer delivery, resulting in better plant growth, fish health, and overall system scalability and efficiency. The integrated model superior the fish health scores by 50-60% depending upon the crops used in the aquaponics system. Future research will focus on enhancing the system's scalability, refining its predictive capabilities, and exploring its application in diverse climatic conditions to further advance sustainable farming practices.