Perfect addition to our back patio. It's under a high roof pergola in a seating area. I chose this fire table because it has the insert cover that allows it to function as a table when not in use for the fire; also because the design of the base was different and unique to many other options. The propane tank does sit inside the table. I put the table together myself and attached the tank within an hour. This came with blue fire glass, in case you are wanting to order another color this glass was 10 lbs and seems to cover well. Looking forward to a girl's night around it tomorrow evening!