Development of pond management system for catfish production/
LILANG III, BLAS M.
Development of pond management system for catfish production/ Blas M Lilang III, Kurt Ryu S. Orazon, Rhunxell Ryan S Sta. Maria, Kemberly M. Brutas, and Nathaniel A. Alcantara..-- - MANILA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES 2026 - x, 73 pages: 29 cm
Bachelor's Thesis
College of Industrial Technology.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Catfish farming in the Philippines has been increasing due to government support and the
demand for sustainable food sources. However, manual pond management remains labor
intensive and dependent on farmer’s experience. Existing solutions, such as manual water
exchange and hand feeding, are time-consuming, subjective, and require constant
supervision. The researchers addressed these opportunities by designing and developing a
Pond Management System for Catfish Production in concrete ponds, equipped with
sensors to monitor water parameters such as pH, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, and
temperature. The system integrates both manual and automated modes, with features for
feeding, water refilling, draining, and pH control, supported by a touchscreen monitor for
real-time data display. The researchers utilized a prototyping approach and agile scrum
methodology to attain the research objectives. Then, the researchers tested and analyzed
the system in terms of functional accuracy through hypothesis testing techniques. Test
results showed that the sensors accurately detected deviations in water quality and the
automated responses successfully restored parameters to their optimum ranges. On the
contrary, the researchers found that manual intervention was still necessary in cases of
sensor failure or extreme conditions. The results proved that the system is capable of
maintaining pond conditions within desirable ranges, reducing labor, and enhancing
efficiency. This innovation benefits local catfish farmers and the aquaculture community
in general by contributing to sustainable production practices.
Keywords: Catfish Pond Management System, Automation, Water Quality Monitoring,
Aquaculture, DA-BFAR Agenda
Electrical Technology
Catfish Pond Management System,
Catfish Pond Management System,
DA-BFAR Agenda
BTH TK 147 / L55 2026
Development of pond management system for catfish production/ Blas M Lilang III, Kurt Ryu S. Orazon, Rhunxell Ryan S Sta. Maria, Kemberly M. Brutas, and Nathaniel A. Alcantara..-- - MANILA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES 2026 - x, 73 pages: 29 cm
Bachelor's Thesis
College of Industrial Technology.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Catfish farming in the Philippines has been increasing due to government support and the
demand for sustainable food sources. However, manual pond management remains labor
intensive and dependent on farmer’s experience. Existing solutions, such as manual water
exchange and hand feeding, are time-consuming, subjective, and require constant
supervision. The researchers addressed these opportunities by designing and developing a
Pond Management System for Catfish Production in concrete ponds, equipped with
sensors to monitor water parameters such as pH, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, and
temperature. The system integrates both manual and automated modes, with features for
feeding, water refilling, draining, and pH control, supported by a touchscreen monitor for
real-time data display. The researchers utilized a prototyping approach and agile scrum
methodology to attain the research objectives. Then, the researchers tested and analyzed
the system in terms of functional accuracy through hypothesis testing techniques. Test
results showed that the sensors accurately detected deviations in water quality and the
automated responses successfully restored parameters to their optimum ranges. On the
contrary, the researchers found that manual intervention was still necessary in cases of
sensor failure or extreme conditions. The results proved that the system is capable of
maintaining pond conditions within desirable ranges, reducing labor, and enhancing
efficiency. This innovation benefits local catfish farmers and the aquaculture community
in general by contributing to sustainable production practices.
Keywords: Catfish Pond Management System, Automation, Water Quality Monitoring,
Aquaculture, DA-BFAR Agenda
Electrical Technology
Catfish Pond Management System,
Catfish Pond Management System,
DA-BFAR Agenda
BTH TK 147 / L55 2026