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Design of a Real-Time Monitored Aquaponics System for Sustainable Agriculture and Enhanced Food Security

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  • Zarina Baharudin Zamani

    (Centre for Telecommunication Research and Innovation (CeTRI), Faculty of Electronic and Computer Technology and Engineering, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka)

  • A Nasoruddin Mohamad

    (Centre for Telecommunication Research and Innovation (CeTRI), Faculty of Electronic and Computer Technology and Engineering, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka)

  • Alif Saifuddin Saiful Bahrin

    (Centre for Telecommunication Research and Innovation (CeTRI), Faculty of Electronic and Computer Technology and Engineering, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka)

  • Hanissah Binti Mohamad @ Sulaiman

    (Centre for Telecommunication Research and Innovation (CeTRI), Faculty of Electronic and Computer Technology and Engineering, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka)

  • Norazlina Abd Razak

    (Centre for Telecommunication Research and Innovation (CeTRI), Faculty of Electronic and Computer Technology and Engineering, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka)

  • Muhammad Idzdihar Idris

    (Centre for Telecommunication Research and Innovation (CeTRI), Faculty of Electronic and Computer Technology and Engineering, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka)

  • Suzi Seroja Sarnin

    (Pengajian Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Kolej Pengajian Kejuruteraan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor)

Abstract

Sustainable food production has become a global necessity as communities confront challenges related to food security, resource limitations, and environmental degradation. Aquaponics, an integrated system combining aquaculture and hydroponics, offers a sustainable model for resource-efficient farming. However, maintaining water quality is critical to system performance, as imbalances directly affect both fish and plant health. The objective of this research was to design and implement a smart aquaponics system equipped with real-time monitoring to ensure optimal growing conditions while remaining accessible and cost-effective for small-scale and community use. The system was developed using an ESP32 microcontroller integrated with pH, turbidity, temperature, and water-level sensors. Data collection and visualization were managed through the Blynk mobile application, enabling continuous monitoring, one-second data updates, and automated notifications when parameters exceeded predefined thresholds. A prototype aquaponics system was constructed consisting of catfish (Siluriformes) and siow pai-tsai (Chinese cabbage) plants to evaluate system performance. Experimental results demonstrated consistent sensor performance with calibration deviations below ±1%, confirming stable real-time responsiveness. The monitored aquaponics system-maintained water quality within optimal ranges (pH 6-8, turbidity

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  • Zarina Baharudin Zamani & A Nasoruddin Mohamad & Alif Saifuddin Saiful Bahrin & Hanissah Binti Mohamad @ Sulaiman & Norazlina Abd Razak & Muhammad Idzdihar Idris & Suzi Seroja Sarnin, 2025. "Design of a Real-Time Monitored Aquaponics System for Sustainable Agriculture and Enhanced Food Security," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(10), pages 6136-6145, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:10:p:6136-6145
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