LILANG III, BLAS M. <br/><br/>
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 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's Thesis 
<br/><br/>College of Industrial Technology.-- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> Catfish farming in the Philippines has been increasing due to government support and the<br/>demand for sustainable food sources. However, manual pond management remains labor<br/>intensive and dependent on farmer’s experience. Existing solutions, such as manual water<br/>exchange and hand feeding, are time-consuming, subjective, and require constant<br/>supervision. The researchers addressed these opportunities by designing and developing a<br/>Pond Management System for Catfish Production in concrete ponds, equipped with<br/>sensors to monitor water parameters such as pH, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, and<br/>temperature. The system integrates both manual and automated modes, with features for<br/>feeding, water refilling, draining, and pH control, supported by a touchscreen monitor for<br/>real-time data display. The researchers utilized a prototyping approach and agile scrum<br/>methodology to attain the research objectives. Then, the researchers tested and analyzed<br/>the system in terms of functional accuracy through hypothesis testing techniques. Test<br/>results showed that the sensors accurately detected deviations in water quality and the<br/>automated responses successfully restored parameters to their optimum ranges. On the<br/>contrary, the researchers found that manual intervention was still necessary in cases of<br/>sensor failure or extreme conditions. The results proved that the system is capable of<br/>maintaining pond conditions within desirable ranges, reducing labor, and enhancing<br/>efficiency. This innovation benefits local catfish farmers and the aquaculture community<br/>in general by contributing to sustainable production practices.<br/>Keywords: Catfish Pond Management System, Automation, Water Quality Monitoring,<br/>Aquaculture, DA-BFAR Agenda 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Electrical Technology<br/>Catfish Pond Management System,<br/>Catfish Pond Management System,<br/>DA-BFAR Agenda
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TK 147   / L55 2026