Design and development of indoor aquaponics

This project aims to address common challenges in hydroponic systems, such as nutrient imbalance, declining water quality, and algae growth, by integrating aquaculture and hydroponics into a single indoor aquaponics system. The fabricated system leverages the symbiotic relationship between fish and plants to maintain consistent nutrient levels and improve water quality. This study outlines the design and fabrication of an indoor aquaponics system using SolidWorks for design and available materials for construction, with a budget constraint of RM300. The system employs a 12W 1800L/H submersible water pump, PVC piping, a plastic fish tank, and supporting frame rods. The objectives include designing the system, building a working prototype, and demonstrating that indoor grown plants can thrive as well as outdoor plants. The expected outcome is a sustainable, easy-to-maintain system that provides a continuous supply of nutrients, hydration, and light to plants, while the fish waste naturally fertilizes the plants. This project has significant implications for individuals seeking sustainable homegrown food sources, urban communities aiming to cultivate vegetables indoors, and the broader adoption of symbiotic farming methods that produce both fish and plants, potentially replacing traditional gardening methods.