This research endeavors to apply aquaponics technology by pairing catfish (Clarias sp.) with the herbal plant, Indian pennywort (Centella asiatica) to achieve a multi-faceted goal. Besides the benefits, this integrated approach aims to promote fish health, thereby enhancing productivity and product quality. The assessment parameters include fish growth performance , survival rate, specific growth rate, uniformity of size at harvest, productivit y, bio active content of Indian pennywort, w ater quality parameters (dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, brightness, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia), and health status of the fish (blood profile) .
The findings indicate a tendency towards better conditions compared to the control, and most notably, significant improvements are observed in the survival rates, with averages exceeding 98 % compared to controls below 75 %. Bioactive elements released by Centella asiatica have a significant impact on the health status of catfish which includes response to feed, growth, and survival, as well as the expression of relatively normal functional blood picture values. This suggests that the aquaponics system, especially when combined w ith herb plants, can effectively promote fish health and enhance overall productivity.