I love this fountain! It's not too big or too heavy, but a nice medium size for the patio. Once I cleaned the rocks (they come covered in sand) and adjusted the flow rate to about as low as it will go, the fountain works well, has almost no splashing, and has a lovely sound. I do have to replenish the water every day or so but it has been hot here and there is a lot of evaporation. It does run for hours with no need to put in water.