E-smaq: efficacy of smaq (smart aquaponics system) on the growth of nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) and romaine lettuce (lactuca sativa l.)/
Danica Jane L. Balagtas, Mae D. Dimaculangan, Isabelle Magdalene C. Maclang, Sean Jeremy T. Manalad, Caitlyn Anne B. Ramos, and Ronel M. Salem.--
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.
- xii, 163pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College Of Engineering.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
E-SMAQ or Efficacy of Smart Aquaponics System is conducted to ensure efficiency and redevelop SMAQ. This system will be deployed to Payatas Controlled Disposal Facility upon reopening with the goal of fostering ecotourism by establishing climate-friendly livelihood projects. To track important factors for Nile Tilapia and Romaine Lettuce growth, this project focuses on developing a technology-based aquaponic system that is integrated with sensors, actuators, and ESP32 as the microcontroller. To maintain a healthy environment for species, important variables are monitored, including pH level, dissolved oxygen, water temperature, light intensity, air temperature, and air humidity. Also, for water quality and pH level, SMAQ is equipped with an enhanced filtration system composed of Mechanical, Chemical and Biological filters. Real-time monitoring shows that the pH level ranges from 6.52 - 9.03 which is within the standard parameter. Also, upon manual testing, results show a greater value of SMAQ’s Nila Tilapia’s Parameters such as length, width, and weight while SMAQ’s Romaine Lettuce data shows drastic greater value in terms of height and width over the traditional setup. Efficacy is tested through data of growth performance using the Mann-Whitney U test for both species’ parameters that shows Significant Difference with z values of -5.18 in length, -3.97 in width, and -3.31 in weight for Nile Tilapia, and z values of -6.64 in length and - 6.64 in height for lettuce. Hence, the Smart System improves efficiency, lessens the need for manual intervention, and offers a sustainable solution to the problems facing urban agriculture by integrating automated technologies.