Applications of Terra M in Aquaponics: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture with IoT 

But thanks to the nitrifying bacteria, the Ammonia gets converted into Nitrate, essential for the growth of plants. So, it is not two, but a mutually co-existing eco-system benefitting three different living beings: the fish, plant and the bacteria. However, an imbalance in the production of Ammonia can disrupt the lives of all three. Excess production of Ammonia more than the capacity of the nitrifying bacteria can make the water toxic for both the fish and the plants. This is a scenario that requires human intervention. 

The above is not a passage from a Bioscience textbook, but the information shared by our client from North America, an aquaponics system manufacturer. We, at TerraConnect, were head over heels working with a dedicated manufacturer, farsighted to foresee the possible challenges his customers would face and keen to seek feasible remedies at the present. 

 “Unpredictable rise in the Ammonia content in the aquaponic system. This is our worry. If you could provide us with real time monitoring and controlling technology, something that autocorrects the abnormal increase of Ammonia in the system by injecting neutralizers. This is what we want”. The client was distinctly clear of their need. TerraConnect, being experts in IoT water technology solutions, had the right remedy for the challenge. Terra M, our sophisticated and customizable IoT water controller with intelligent dosing potential was the right solution for the challenge foreseen by our client. 

Terra M: Ideal Companion for an Aquaponic System 

The IoT enhanced water controller Terra M is highly customizable based on client requirements. We at TerraConnect had done a preliminary analysis of the client requirement and concluded that the possibility of water chemistry/pH imbalance would be unpredictable and not estimated, as we were dealing with a natural process. Therefore, our solution should be data analysis dependent, pro-active and precise.

Terra M, integrated with data-driven dosing potential and AI-enhanced predictive maintenance was the perfect fit for this puzzle. Instead of scheduling the dosing process, Terra M, with it’s real time, 24*7 auto water chemistry management capability, auto-corrects the pH imbalance in the aquaponic system as soon as the alert on abnormality is raised. Besides, with the support of our advanced and intuitive application, the operators can now monitor and control the water quality from anywhere, helping in the effective management of the health of an entire ecosystem, round the clock, from anywhere. Besides, the neutralizer-agent dosing is data-centric, it would be precise compared to the minute possible errors in manual dosing. Thus, Terra M ensures optimal utilization of the resource, without wastage by over usage nor ineffective by under-usage. 

Listed below are the features of Terra M, customized according to the challenge faced by the client: 

• Precise & data-driven neutralizer dosing with minimal manual intervention  

• Dual dosing pump support with independent, concurrent chemical dosing potential, lowering redundancy for boosted uptime  

• Increased control over resource allocation because of real-time adjustment facility, improving aquaponic system efficiency 

• Advanced sensor integration for accurate quality tracking  

However, what impressed our client the most is its AI-enabled predictive maintenance feature by which Terra M can pro-actively detect even the slightest abnormality and raise alarms for early interventions. Our client considered this feature as one of their customer-boosting hallmarks. Therefore, we decided to collaborate for all their future customer prospects, empowering their aquaponic systems with our efficient controller.  

Like all our previous experiences with our clients, we are looking forward for a long-term relationship with this client, helping them expand their customer circle with proficient aquaponic system, controlled by our advanced IoT-based water tech marvel, Terra M.

If you are looking for a sustainable and cost-efficient water tech solution, TerraConnect is the right partner for you. Schedule your demo with us today, and experience how IoT can smoothen your journey towards your business goals.