Implementation of IoT-based water quality monitoring instruments in cantang grouper cultivation ponds

Abstract

Grouper fish farming in Indonesia has great potential, but water quality management remains a challenge. Manual monitoring at hatchery D-Marine aquaculture struggles to detect sudden changes, risking mass mortality. This study developed an IoT-based water quality monitoring system using an ESP32 microcontroller, DS18B20 temperature sensors, pH sensors, dissolved oxygen (DO) sensors, a micro-SD card, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, and the Ubidots platform. The methodology involved device design, sensor calibration, and field testing. Calibration showed sensor accuracy above 90%. Field tests recorded water temperatures of 26.84 °C (tank 1) and 27.74 °C (tank 2), with pH values of 6.73 and 6.87, which did not meet Indonesian national standard (SNI) standards. Data transmission to Ubidots had a 95% packet delivery ratio (PDR) for device 1 and 97% for device 2. The system successfully provided real-time water quality data, supporting effective farm management. However, improvements to the dissolved oxygen sensor and an automatic control system are needed for better stability and efficiency.