I really wanted to like this fountain. The look and size are great no complaints. However, the water flow (even when the pump is set at max flow) is a little more like a trickle. I wanted more of a running water sound that I didn't get. I sounds like someone left the faucet on a bit. This might be okay for a small porch or balcony, but not for a decent sized deck or patio. Also, the styrofoam packing it came in was cheap and scattered little styrofoam balls all over my patio when I took the fountain out of the package. It was a complete mess to clean up. I will be returning this for a refund.