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The development of precision automation system for Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens)

The development of precision automation system for Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens)

Abstract

Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) is an ornamental fish that is the first exported economically valuable fish in the country, but there is a limitation to increase the production of betta fish due to climate variability and the shortage of Thai workers. This research aims to develop 2 systems: a betta fish fry nursery system and a market-sized betta fish rearing system by using automated technology to precisely control the water quality in the system and reduce labor costs. Using precise automation consists of two systems: a minimal-waste system, which repurposes some of the waste generated from farming, and a zero-waste system, which treats and recycles all wastewater from farming. These systems aim to address issues related to water quality, animal welfare, and labor requirements in Betta fish farming. Experimental results show that these systems improve Betta fish survival rates by 10-15% compared to traditional methods. When considering net returns, the zero- waste system provides the highest profitability.

Objective

ในการเพาะเลี้ยงปลากัดประกอบด้วย ระบบอนุบาลลูกปลากัด เป็นการเลี้ยงลูกปลากัดในบ่อปูนซีเมนต์ขนาดเส้นผ่านศูนย์กลาง 60-80 เซนติเมตร มีการเพิ่มระดับน้ำแทนการเปลี่ยนถ่ายน้ำสัปดาห์ละ 5-10 เซนติเมตรจากระดับน้ำเดิม และการเลี้ยงปลาขนาดตลาด เป็นการเลี้ยงปลากัดในขวดแบนเรียงต่อกันจำนวนมากบนพื้นคอนกรีต มีการให้อาหารหรือเปลี่ยนถ่ายน้ำโดยใช้แรงงานคน 1 คนต่อการเลี้ยงปลากัด 10,000 – 40,000 ตัว ดังนั้นระบบอนุบาลและการเลี้ยงปลากัดขนาดตลาดแบบพัฒนาใหม่โดยใช้เทคโนโลยีในการควบคุมคุณภาพน้ำ การให้อาหารและการเปลี่ยนถ่ายน้ำด้วยระบบอัตโนมัติ จะช่วยแก้ปัญหาอัตราการตายของปลา การใช้แรงงาน และยังสามารถเพิ่มอัตราการรอดของลูกปลากัดได้อีกด้วย

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