Check out this cool aquarium project by our member Hussam. This is an aquaponics project called ”PIPONIC”. The system can be monitored and controlled remotely. Aquaponics combines fish and plants in one self-sustaining setup. In this case, the fish and plants are goldfish and mint.
The system runs on a Raspberry Pi 3, with a few key components:
• A light sensor that turns on LEDs in the dark
• A 12V water pump that cycles on/off to keep the water moving;
• A MAX31865 sensor that monitors water temperature for the fish (16–24°C);
The system logs data to a CSV file and sends it to Hussams website via an API for real-time monitoring. A camera connected to the Pi allows a visual check the water level.
You can view the live system status here https://hussamalhayek.com/aquaponics-status/
View the full code + WordPress integration and more details here https://github.com/Hussam424/Piponics
Hussam is currently working on automating the water level and would love to team up with others to explore new ways to expand the system and make it even more sustainable and smart. TOG has been the perfect place to experiment, learn and share creative ideas about projects like this. The aquarium is in our kitchen in the space. You can usually find Hussam at Electronics Night on Mondays. Feel free to drop by if you’d like to chat, share ideas, or collaborate on improving the system!
