This was too easy to set up. Took about 3 minutes. Please make sure you run the filter under tap water to get out any particles and rinse the charcoal or filter pieces thoroughly. You can adjust the water stream from the top, I like it on a medium stream. If you prefer, you can omit the stream all together. My dog likes to drink from the stream so I keep it on for him. I like that the water is constantly moving and it give me the feeling of fresher water. Easy to clean BPA- free plastic, no hard to reach areas. My only complaint is that it isn't battery operated. I have to use an outlet and place near an outlet to have the water function work. I live in an old house and cannot place the fountain in the dining area next to my dogs food bowl because of the lack of outlets in there. Other than that, it is a nice water bowl.