An Integrated Wireless Aquaculture Monitoring and Feed Management System

Shrimp farming is one of the most significant aquaculture activities in India, vannamei shrimp is a type of shrimp that is widely cultivated in India. However, there are a number of issues contributing to the failure of vannamei shrimp production, including poor water quality, improper feeding during the maintenance period, particularly in open ponds. Feeding is the primary factor determining efficiency and cost in aquaculture, so knowing quantity and frequency of feeding is critical for maximizing feed conversion ratio and production efficiency. In this context an integrated system for overall monitoring of aquaculture and feed management is proposed in this paper. The long-term sustainability of shrimp production can be achieved by monitoring water quality, managing feed appropriately, and managing the cultivation environment, according to a survey of farmers in various regions about their farming practices. In order to solve these issues, this study suggests a compact design of automatic integrated feeding system comprising feeder, sensors, aerator, check nets etc. The proposed system provides both in situ and remote monitoring of crucial water quality parameters such as pH, temperature, and turbidity. A customized mobile app is integrated to monitor water quality and manage the feed remotely according to the requirements of the pond and the choice of the user.