Desa Padang Birik-Birik was located in the North Pariaman District of Pariaman City and the village near to the beach. The daily activities of women in this area are housewives and farming. During the Covid-19 pandemic the economic conditions of the community became increasingly difficult so that the additional alternative funds were needed to meet family needs. Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) cultivation techniques with an aquaponic system can be used as a source of additional income in addition to meet the nutritional needs of the family. Nile Tilapia cultivation techniques with an aquaponic system can increase the income of housewives during the Covid-19 pandemic. Aquaponic method is a land and water saving technology that can be combined with various vegetable crops. Meanwhile, vegetable crops from the aquaponic system can also be consumed to meet the nutritional needs of the family. This community service activity is carried out by counseling and direct practice. Presentation of material on Nile Tilapia cultivation techniques using the aquaponic system includes how to assemble tools, direct practice how to plant seeds, and how to maintain them. The result of the activity was that the enthusiastic community received the material presented and seriously followed the activity until it was finished. The community is committed to trying to make this aquaponic cultivation system themselves in their respective homes.
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