So far the fountain is great.  It's the long term durability that will speak to how good it really is.  Anyway, it was easy to put together.  There is one problem.  There is a piece to cover the hole in the back.  It doesn't fit and even gorilla tape won't hold it.  It doesn't really matter .  The directions could be much better.  Assembly could be hard for someone not mechanically inclined.  The fountain has a lovely water flow and sound.  So far the birds have paid no attention to it.  I got it to attract birds.  I will be adding rocks around the bottom and putting pots of flowers around it which may help. I have it connected to an outdoor timer which works well.  It doesn't seem to splash and lose water, another bonus.