Improved accuracy in IoT-Based water quality monitoring for aquaculture tanks using low-cost sensors: Asian seabass fish farming

• Main Authors: Mohd Jais, Nurshahida Azreen, Abdullah, Ahmad Fikri, Mohd Kassim, Muhamad Saufi, Abd Karim, Murni Marlina, M, Abdulsalam, Muhadi, Nur ‘Atirah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112746/1/112746.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112746/; https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2405844024050539
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Traditional approaches to monitoring water quality in aquaculture tanks present numerous limitations, including the inability to provide real-time data, which can lead to improper feeding practices, reduced productivity, and potential environmental risks. To address these challenges, this study aimed to create an accurate water quality monitoring system for Asian seabass fish farming in aquaculture tanks. This was achieved by enhancing the accuracy of low-cost sensors using simple linear regression and validating the IoT system data with YSI Professional Pro. The system's development and validation were conducted over three months, employing professional devices for accuracy assessment. The accuracy of low-cost sensors was significantly improved through simple linear regression. The results demonstrated impressive accuracy levels ranging from 76% to 97%. The relative error values which range from 0.27% to 4% demonstrate a smaller range compared to the values obtained from the YSI probe during the validation process, signifying the enhanced accuracy and reliability of the IoT sensor by using simple linear regression. The system's enhanced accuracy facilitates convenient and reliable real-time water quality monitoring for aquafarmers. Real-time data visualization was achieved through a microcontroller, Thingspeak, Virtuino application, and ESP 8266 Wi-Fi module, providing comprehensive insights into water quality conditions. Overall, this adaptable tool holds promise for accurate water quality management in diverse aquatic farming practices, ultimately leading to improved yields and sustainability.