We just put out our rain barrel.  It is supposed to rain toda, so we will see if we have it in the ight spot, and hw muh rain oes into t.  Te opening is small, but this is myfirst rain catcher, so I don't have muh to compare to.  The opening hs a grate over t, so this will likely be good so that i does not attract osquitos.  The barrel itself is lovely, like a piece of art.  Happy to have purchased thi piece.