I love my fountain! It’s very serene and peaceful. Very elegant. I heard the motor the first 24 hours and got a little concerned, but the next day I couldn’t hear it all. I did not have any issues with the water running across the entire fountain top because I cleaned the glass first with the terry cloth provided with soapy water. Then I ran the toothbrush along the top of the fountain. When it runs the water evenly distributes across the fountain. Worth every penny!