AQ1 Systems

What AQ1 Systems does

AQ1 Systems is a Tasmania, Australia-based private company (AQ1 Systems Pty Ltd) that develops sensor-based aquaculture feeding control and biomass measurement systems for commercial shrimp and fish farmers. Founded in 1993 and operating for over 30 years, the company has built deep domain expertise in acoustic and optical sensing technologies applied to pond-based aquaculture. Its flagship Sonic Feeding System uses passive acoustic hydrophones and a proprietary Adaptive Feeding Algorithm to detect shrimp feeding activity and dispense feed in line with real-time appetite signals. The company states it has delivered more than 40,000 feeders globally, with installed feeding capacity supporting over 1,000,000 metric tons of annual shrimp production across 17+ countries, alongside 12+ countries served by its Fish Sizing System.

The product portfolio is organized around three core lines: the Sonic Feeding System (acoustic shrimp feeding control), Timer Feeding Systems for both shrimp and fish, and the AM100 Fish Sizing System (an AI-powered stereoscopic camera platform for fish measurement and counting). Supporting hardware includes the SD100 Smart Distributor, SM1 Wireless Hydrophone, SF200 Smart Feeding Controller, TF160 Timer Feeding Controller, and a 2025-launched Environmental Monitoring suite (Enviro Station, ODO/Temperature Probe, WAC40 Wireless Aerator Controller). All connected devices feed into the AQ1 Analytics software platform, which provides operational dashboards, real-time decision support, and API connectivity for integration with production applications. In 2025 the company upgraded the AM100 with AI-enhanced analytics and broadened its offering into environmental monitoring.

AQ1 generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales of capital equipment (feeders, controllers, hydrophones, sizing systems), software/SaaS subscriptions via the AQ1 Analytics platform, and professional services including Service Helpdesk, AQ1 Academy training, and AQ1 Library documentation. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales from the Tasmanian headquarters with wholly-owned regional subsidiaries and offices in Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Honduras, Ecuador, and Panama, supplemented by an Indonesia warehouse and channel partners Apracom S.A. (Mexico/Ecuador) and Corporacion Suministros Acuicolas (Honduras/Nicaragua). Primary customer segments are commercial shrimp farmers and commercial fish farmers, with secondary demand from aquaculture researchers and government agencies. Pricing is quote-based under multi-year contracts, reflecting customization by farm size, species, and configuration.

Name

AQ1 Systems

Legal name

AQ1 Systems Pty Ltd

Website

https://aq1systems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AQ1 Systems develops sensor-based aquaculture feeding control and biomass measurement systems for commercial shrimp and fish farmers. The Australian company's Sonic Feeding System and AI-powered AM100 Fish Sizing System serve pond-based aquaculture operations across 44 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Aquaculture Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (112511), Aquaculture (11251)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Shrimp & Prawn Feed (AFADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finfish Feed (Salmonids, Trout, Sea Bass/Bream, Tilapia, Catfish) (AFADADAA), Tilapia & Warmwater Fish Hatcheries (e.g., Catfish, Carp) (AFAEAKAE)

Keywords

• Sensor-based aquaculture feeding
• Shrimp farming technology
• Fish biomass measurement
• Aquaculture monitoring systems
• Smart feeding solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Derwent

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical products including Smart Feeders (SD100), Hydrophones, Controllers (SF200, TF160), Environmental monitoring equipment, and AM100 fish sizing systems. These are capital equipment purchases for farm infrastructure.
2. Software/SaaS Subscriptions: AQ1 Analytics platform provides software services for data monitoring, operations overview, and performance analytics. Likely includes subscription component for ongoing platform access and updates.
3. Professional Services: Support services including Service Helpdesk for troubleshooting, AQ1 Library for documentation access, and AQ1 Academy for training courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AQ1 Systems designs, manufactures, and sells sensor-based feeding control and fish sizing systems for commercial pond-based aquaculture. Its core offerings are the Sonic Feeding System (acoustic sensor-driven shrimp feeding), Timer Feeding Systems for shrimp and fish, the AM100 AI-powered Fish Sizing System, and the AQ1 Analytics software platform, complemented by hardware feeders, hydrophones, controllers, and environmental monitoring equipment.

Product overview

AQ1 Systems offers a unified platform for smart aquaculture feeding and monitoring, consisting of three main product lines: Sonic Feeding System (sensor-based acoustic feeding control for shrimp), Timer Feeding System (timer-based feeding for both shrimp and fish), and AM100 Fish Sizing System (AI-powered underwater fish measurement). The platform is supported by hardware components including Smart Feeders (SD100), Hydrophones, Controllers (SF200, TF160), and Environmental Monitoring equipment (Enviro Station, ODO probes, WAC40). A central AQ1 Analytics software platform connects all devices, providing operational overview, real-time decision making, and API connectivity. The ecosystem is complemented by AQ1 Academy (training), AQ1 Library (documentation), and Service Helpdesk support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sonic Feeding System: The world's first sensor-based feeding control system for shrimp farmers. Uses smart technology with passive acoustic sensors and Adaptive Feeding Algorithm to monitor feeding activity and deliver the right amount of feed.
• Timer Feeding System
• Fish Sizing System (AM100)
• AQ1 Analytics
• AQ1 Academy
• AQ1 Library

Products and services

• Sonic Feeding System The world's first sensor-based feeding control system for shrimp farmers, using passive acoustic sensors and an Adaptive Feeding Algorithm to monitor feeding activity and deliver feed based on real-time shrimp appetite.
• Timer Feeding System (Shrimp) Timer-based feeding system for shrimp farms with centralized control managing up to 16 feeders, designed for pre-grow-out stage operations.
• Timer Feeding System (Fish) Timer-based feeding system for fish farms enabling consistent, centralized control of up to 16 SD100 feeders across 16 zones.
• AM100 Fish Sizing System AI-powered optical system using stereoscopic cameras in marine-grade underwater housing and AQ1 Analyser software for fast, non-invasive, and highly accurate measurement and counting of fin fish.
• AQ1 Analytics Analytics platform providing operational overview of smart feeding system uptime and production performance, real-time decision support, and API connectivity for integration with other production applications.
• Smart Distributor SD100 Precision feed distributor for smart feeding systems, available in AC and DC variants with 150kg/300kg hopper capacities, used across Sonic and Timer Feeding Systems.
• Smart Hydrophone SM1 Wireless underwater microphone system with SM1 Wireless Controller and Hydrophone V2 for acoustic monitoring of shrimp feeding sounds, available in AC, DC, and Solar configurations.
• Smart Feeding Controller SF200 Central controller for the Sonic Feeding System, available in AC and DC variants, managing feed distribution and system operations.
• Timer Feeding Controller TF160 Controller for timer-based feeding systems managing up to 16 feeders across farms, available in AC and DC variants.
• Enviro Station Wireless, battery-powered device that connects AQ1 Systems dissolved oxygen probes to controller units for environmental monitoring of aquaculture ponds.
• ODO/Temperature Probe Environmental probe monitoring dissolved oxygen and temperature levels in ponds, enabling automatic feeding adjustments and aerator control.
• WAC40 Wireless Aerator Controller Wireless controller enabling the SF200 feeding system to optimally control aeration of aquaculture ponds, ensuring adequate oxygen while minimizing energy use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximise shrimp growth and reduce feed costs through behavior-based feeding algorithms
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Apracom S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent representing AQ1 Systems in Mexico and Ecuador markets. Located in Duran, Ecuador providing local sales and support for Latin American customers.
• Corporacion Suministros Acuicolas S.A. de C.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent representing AQ1 Systems in Honduras and Nicaragua markets. Located in Choluteca, Honduras providing local aquaculture supply and support services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• eFishery: Indonesian smart aquaculture platform offering automated feeders (including acoustic and timer-based systems) for shrimp and fish farmers across Southeast Asia. Most directly competes with AQ1's Sonic and Timer Feeding Systems in core Asian markets.
• XpertSea: Canadian aquaculture technology company using AI-powered computer vision and data analytics for shrimp and fish farming. Directly comparable to AQ1's AI-driven AM100 Fish Sizing System and AQ1 Analytics platform.
• JALA Tech: Indonesian shrimp farming technology platform providing IoT-based monitoring, water quality sensors, and farm management software. Overlaps directly with AQ1's shrimp-focused monitoring and analytics offerings in Southeast Asia.
• Innovasea: Boston-based aquaculture technology company offering fish feeding systems, biomass cameras, and environmental monitoring for both finfish and shrimp. Closely comparable product portfolio to AQ1 across feeding control and AI sizing.

Broad incumbents

• AKVA Group: Norwegian aquaculture equipment and technology supplier offering feeding systems, sensors, and software for salmon and other finfish. Larger incumbent serving similar functions as AQ1 but with a much broader portfolio and salmon industry focus.
• Steinsvik (ScaleAQ): Norwegian supplier of aquaculture equipment including central feeding systems, cameras, and sensors for salmon farming. Comparable in feeding control technology but focused on the salmon market rather than tropical shrimp/fish.
• Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems: Global water quality and aquaculture systems provider offering monitoring, filtration, and life support. Overlaps with AQ1's environmental monitoring (DO, temperature) and broader pond management capabilities as part of a much wider portfolio.
• BioMar: Global aquaculture feed manufacturer increasingly investing in digital farming tools and precision aquaculture services. Adjacent incumbent whose data and digital ambitions intersect with AQ1's feeding optimization and analytics offerings.
• Cargill Aqua Nutrition: One of the world's largest aquaculture feed producers, developing precision feeding and digital aquaculture services through its iQuatic platform. A broad incumbent with significant R&D resources whose digital initiatives compete indirectly with AQ1's precision feeding value proposition.

Emerging players

• AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies: Israel-based provider of recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology with integrated monitoring and feeding control. Comparable in the environmental monitoring and central control dimensions, though focused on indoor RAS rather than pond aquaculture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about AQ1 Systems