Case study: Smart Monitoring & Automation in Aquaculture Operations

Industry: Agriculture/Aquaculture

Challenge:

Maintaining optimal water quality—specifically Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and pH levels—is critical in aquaculture to ensure fish health and growth. Manual monitoring was time-consuming and reactive, leading to potential delays in addressing fluctuations, which could negatively impact yield.

Solution:

Fixed IoT-enabled sensors were deployed to continuously monitor DO and pH levels in real-time. The system was designed not just to monitor, but to take action:

• Automated Oxygen Control: The oxygen pump was triggered automatically when DO levels dropped below a set threshold, ensuring a stable aquatic environment.

• Smart Feeding Integration: The sensors were integrated with the automated feeding system, allowing feed delivery to adjust dynamically based on water quality—preventing overfeeding and reducing waste.

  
  

Key Benefits:

• Improved Fish Health & Yield: Real-time monitoring helped maintain ideal water conditions consistently.

• Resource Optimization: Automated feeding based on water parameters reduced feed waste and operational costs.

• Reduced Manual Intervention: Operators were alerted only when needed, allowing them to focus on higher-value tasks.

• Scalability: The system can be extended to monitor additional parameters like temperature and ammonia, enabling more comprehensive water quality management.