One of the best fountains ...
932894
I go thru fountains like crazy, this was my most recent purchase and I LOVE IT. I had so many extra rocks that I put some in my other fountains.

A big THANK YOU to the other reviewers for the tip about letting the motor float free, that DID solve the slight humming problem. Now it's perfect. Kudos to HoMedics for finally putting a power switch on the cord. All the older models had to be unplugged to turn them off. I really like the lighting effect, it works great as a nightlight.

The only thing I'm not crazy about are the slate plates. Maybe I just need to do a little more experimenting but I don't really care for the way they stagger. That's the only reason why I gave it four stars instead of five.

Overall, the fountain is very easy to "tune" and I have very little if any overspray. It all depends on the position of your rocks. I have mine on full speed cuz I love the sound ... the louder the better.  I highly recommend this fountain.
1157981
These are great little fountains if your water is deep enough.  Must keep the water clean or it will plug up but even then it is easy to clean.
I have two of these and I am very happy with mine.
3875514
Happy with our fountain. Very easy to clean. The flow caps can be switched out easily and quickly, the 3 spout seems to be our favorite. The replacement filters for this are very reasonable. It has a pleasant look and sound. I don't feel I need to hide it away. So far we love it.
4666810
this is a handsome and understated fountain.  nice grey slate and shiny copper flutes, all assembled upon arrival.  well built with a quiet motor and no leaks.  one can create "the sound of water" as desired with how you place the stones.  I wasn't impressed with the polished but broken stones it came with, so replaced them from my own supply.  it sits on one corner of a side table, without taking up too much room.  it adds some humidity to my plant corner, but not as much as I would have liked.
4333458
I love this fountain perfect size. The only thing that would make it even nicer is if it had a LED light to allow you to enjoy it beauty. I have it on my screened in patio, I put a small country light that has the same bucket it lights the fountain. Unique piece, great sound.
3164536
This is the second one I've bought (I broke the first one all by myself). If you're looking for a fountain that actually SOUNDS like a rippling brook, this is the one you want. Sturdy construction, easy to set up and clean. I just love it!
3809849
My cat has long had an affinity for water fountains.  Ages ago, I used to have a decorative one that she loved to drink out of.  So eventually I looked into getting her one that's for pets and filters the water.  Even better (with this one) is that it keeps the water cool, and that it is certainly one of the most reasonably priced fountains on the market.  I've found that it's held up incredibly well.  I don't have to clean it much more than once a month (degunk the hair and keep it running smoothly) and the filters are also priced reasonably.  I would highly, highly recommend this product.
4082857
Excellent water sounds and lighting.  The color in person is quite a bit darker than the light stone gray in the picture would indicate, though otherwise it looks identical.  You may notice as I did that the item title and description differ in the number of LED lights.  The title is actually correct -- there are 12 small LED's clustered in two circles of six each, fixed to the underwater part of the fountain.  These create a better lighting effect IMO than the standard pen light/test tube lights you find in a lot of fountains.  The ones here are a yellowish color, and play very well off the bronze-like coloring in the grotto (water) area of the fountain.  I docked it a star because 1. it does look pretty fake when not running in broad daylight and 2. the pump (which is a big one for the size of the unit) is a little loud.  I don't see the sound being an issue once I get it outside this spring.  It really looks great when running, especially at night.  Note also that the description says it's light weight -- and it is until you get it filled with enough water to cover the pump.  It holds a LOT of water and gets very heavy.  Find a spot, fill it and leave it.
1211649
I just love this fountain!  It makes such a soothing, gurgling sound.  Watching the water dance is very calming.  The birds love it too, and often land to play in the water.

I have had it a year now, and it still runs perfect.  The coolest thing about this fountain is that even when you run it out of water (believe me, this happens easily if you don't pay attention) the pump is not hurt by it.  Just fill it back up and away you go.  I do, however, add a little algae preventative to the fountain to keep the water and workings clear.  I live in Michigan, so I do take this in for the winter, but run it from the time the frost danger is gone until it is back again.  You don't have to ever worry about it other than to fill it up every now and again (due to evaporation.)
886017
Through the years I have tried many pet fountains.  This fountain is by far the best one I have owned to date. The large water reservoir on the rear of the fountain means that I don't have to put water in it every day.  I have two cats and I have to refill it about once a week!

I am also very pleased with the size of this fountain.  While it may be too large for some owners, the size is actually a major benefit over other models in my opinion.  Because the fountain is bigger I can place the food dishes on either side of it and the cats don't manage to throw food in the thing.  Many fountains have been destroyed in my house simply because my cats are slobs and fling the food out of their bowl. Not anymore!

Also, cleaning this thing is a breeze, and the cat hair catcher makes it much simpler.  Once a week when refilling it I pull out the removable hair trap and rinse it off, and once a month or so I disassemble the entire thing and wipe it down with warm soapy water. Very little maintenance required!

One downside to this fountain however is that it is a little louder than other fountains I have had.  This doesn't bother me, but a heads up to other customers, it isn't 100% silent. You can hear the motor running in it, but only if you're in the same room as it, and nothing else is really going on.

In short, I would definitely recommend this fountain!
4649380
Works fantastically! We have 5 cats and a large Akita, so they go through a ton of water, plus, with all the hair and slobber most fountains get clogged pretty easily and are a pain to clean.  Those issues are resolved pretty nicely with this fountain.  It holds a lot of water so we are no longer refilling every other day like smaller ones.  The design somehow seems to keep it from getting clogged or the water as dirty as often, and when it does, clean up is really easy.  Not sure if this is due to the dual filter system under the basin or the flow design, but we have much less cleanliness issues with this than other styles.  Everything is accessible, no small or tight parts to try and mess with getting back together, rinses clean and quick.  Great having the option for pets of drinking from the bubbling puddle on top or the wide overflow running down the side - our pets all have their favorite ways to use it.  Round, tall design means that it has a smaller footprint than fountains with much smaller volume.  Also runs much quieter than other fountains we've tried through the years; we really only hear it when it has run dry, which is nice bc it let's you know it needs refilled.  You will definitely need a rubber mat with edges to place under it though.  No matter how empty or how careful you are there is always some amount of water that ends up in the area immediately around the base when you remove the basin to refill.
1380324
This fountain is very good quality. The stainless steel is thick, not thin metal like some. I like the various tops to use for controlling water flow.
It does evaporate quickly, so need to check every day. The only problem with it is the 3 black plastic foot pieces that are supposed to hold the cone in place are not very good. the one used for covering the wall cord is nice and stays in place.  The other 2 feet keep popping off. This is a very minor design flaw, because the cone does not move unless you have a dog pushes quite hard on the cone.
I recommend this product.
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1458908
I absolutely LOVE this fountain.  I replaced our old plastic Drinkwell fountain with this.  (Which was a pain to clean).  The Pagoda does need to be cleaned about every 3-4 weeks.  Mine is close to the back windows so might go a little slimy sooner.  BUT it is super easy to clean and you can find replacement filters cheaper than the name brand ones and they work just as well.  (And my pets are worth it).  As far as the reviews of the flow slowing down, it slows down when it needs to be cleaned.  The fountain itself is fantastic, my two cats and dog love it and sounds really pretty in my kitchen.  I would absolutely buy this again.
2724075
Great fountain, cats love it.  Figured they like to drink out of the sink faucet so much, they should have their own faucet.  In addition, the water is filtered, oxidized, and better overall for the pets.  It's also heavy enough that the one cat can't knock it over...
Also, very easy to disassemble/reassemble for cleaning.
3622860
Many of you are constantly wondering which fountain to buy. I know I used to. I judge fountains primarily on sound. Not too tinny, not too soft, but a nice babbling brook sort of sound. I have three fountains running as I write this; one just outside my living room, one in my entryway and another outside my dinning room. The dulcet sounds of all three accompany me whether I am pursuing a nice quite time alone or plotting ways to take over the world.  If you ever find yourself in need of a fountain, I highly recommend this Better Homes and Gardens Rock Fountain.
2936719
I love this fountain, and so do my animals. (2 cats & 1 pup) They certainly drink more now than they have in the past, which, for my cats is a good thing, because my female cat is prone to UTI's. Now that she's drinking more... that's not a problem anymore.
One thing to note though... when you unpack your fountain... don't throw away the foam that goes around the pump. It's a pre-filter. NOT PACKING MATERIAL!!!!.  Otherwise, you'll be buying some.  It does a good job of keeping food particles and such out of the pump.  Because it's all stainless, it's easy to keep clean.  The charcoal filter is nice, but you might want to spend a couple extra dollars and get one that you can re-use and change the filter media. In the long run, it's more economical than buying ones that you toss after a month or two. The pump is quiet, and you can adjust the water flow so it doesn't splash.
All in all, well worth the $$$. And my pets love it.
2807799
LOL... just seeing our cats cautiously approaching this was well worth the investment. The waterfall this produces on full comes out pretty far onto the dish. It has a big reservoir. Even then, our cats are drinking more water than our other horrible water fountain dish. I am actually surprised at the frequency it needs filled. But, that is why these exist. It is so your pets will drink more water. I do really like this design. I would highly recommend.
Also, you can adjust the water flow output if you do not want the initial entertainment of you pet trying to figure this thing out.