IOT Design and Water Monitoring of an Aquaponic System

The concept of smart agriculture involves integrating fish and plants in the same environment. This paper showcases an aquaponics system that utilizes an Arduino board, sensors, and hardware devices for its design and monitoring. The system is a closed-loop ecosystem that combines fish farming (aquaculture) and soilless plant growing (hydroponics). This innovative approach is beneficial for both the aquaculture and horticultural sectors as it enables the permanent reuse of water for breeding and reduces the use of chemical inputs in crop production management. The aquaponic system is self-regulating and can adjust itself when the pH, temperature, and water level sensors indicate that they are out of range. This is accomplished by combining the concept of embedded systems with the IOT (Internet of Things).