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Product Description
ROCK TABLETOP WATER FOUNTAIN
Dark Rock, Cool Light, and a Background That Has to Be Pale
Four levels of dark mountain rock with green moss detail in the crevices, standing 15.7 inches on a 10.2 inch square black basin. This is substantially larger than an entry level mini fountain, and at this size it holds its own beside a houseplant rather than disappearing next to one.
One thing decides whether this looks good in your room. The rock is very dark, close to charcoal. Against a pale wall, a bright window, or a light shelf the silhouette and the falling water read clearly, which is why the product photography puts it in front of a window. Against a dark wall, a bookshelf full of spines, or a shaded corner it flattens into a gray mass and you lose the shape entirely.
The lights sit within the falls rather than on the rock, and they read cool rather than warm. After dark you get bright vertical lines of lit water against near black stone, which is a strong effect on this color of rock but will look cooler than warm room lighting around it.
15.7 in.Height
10.2 in.Square Base
7.3 lb.Weight
Cool LEDIn The Falls
What Makes This Fountain Different
- The background decides this one, more than anything else about it. Dark rock needs light behind it. On a windowsill, a pale shelf, or against a white wall the layered silhouette and the lit water are legible from across a room. Put the same piece on a dark bookshelf or in a shaded corner and it becomes a gray lump with something wet on it. This is the most common reason people are disappointed by a dark fountain, and it has nothing to do with the fountain itself. Decide the background before you decide the room.
- Bigger than a mini fountain, and paired to sit with plants. At 15.7 inches on a ten inch base it is large enough to stand beside a houseplant as an equal rather than looking like an accessory next to one. Entry level desk fountains at eight or nine inches cannot do that.
- Light inside the water, not on the stone. The LEDs sit in the falls, so at night what you see is lit water suspended against dark rock rather than an illuminated object. It is a stronger effect than a lit ornament and it is cool toned, which suits gray stone and contrasts with warm room lamps.
- Moss in the crevices. Green detail in the joints is what the eye uses to judge that stone has been outdoors a while. On a piece this small it is a large share of the visual interest.
What the water sounds like
Defined falls rather than a murmur. Water leaves each level as a clear stream and lands on the rock below, so you hear separate arrivals across four levels rather than one continuous sound. At close range on a desk that is more noticeable than a smooth cascade would be. The pump adjusts down if it is more than you want. How loud it seems will shift with the flow setting and whether it stands on a hard surface, which is why a fixed decibel number would tell you nothing useful about your own room.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Four tier cascading mountain rock structure |
|---|---|
| Material | Resin |
| Finish | Dark mountain rock with green moss detail |
| Base | Black chevron patterned basin |
| Dimensions | 10.2 in. square footprint, 15.7 in. high |
| Weight | 7.3 lb. |
| Water flow | Four tier cascade, adjustable |
| Lighting | LED positioned within the falling water |
| Pump | Included quiet adjustable submersible pump |
| Power | AC plug in |
| Recommended use | Indoor and outdoor |
Setup, Care, and Warranty
Setup and placement
Fill it, plug it in, done. Set it level, since short falls out of plumb overshoot the level below and send water outside the basin.
Choose the background first. A windowsill, a pale shelf, or a position against a light wall is what this piece needs. Put a tray or a mat underneath, since any tabletop fountain throws fine spray.
Water level and daily care
Keep enough water in the basin to cover the pump so it never runs dry. A small reservoir drops fast, faster indoors with heating on, so check every few days.
Use filtered or distilled water in hard water areas. White mineral film shows clearly against dark rock and settles into the crevices where the moss detail sits.
Cleaning
Wipe with a soft cloth and keep harsh liquid cleaners away from the moss detail. Rinse the pump every few months, since small pumps clog sooner than large ones. Clear debris from the ledges, because on short falls a small blockage diverts a whole level.
3-year warranty
This product includes a 3-year warranty. Coverage, claim requirements, and required documents are subject to the warranty policy that applies at the time of purchase. Keep your order confirmation, and contact customer support with your order details if service is needed.
Questions Before You Choose
What background does it need?
A pale one. A window, a white wall, a light shelf. The rock is close to charcoal, so it only reads as a layered structure when there is light behind or around it. On a dark bookshelf or in a shaded corner the shape disappears and you are left with a gray mass.
Is the light warm or cool?
Cool. It sits inside the falling water rather than on the stone, so at night you see bright lit water against dark rock. Against gray stone that reads clean and moonlit, but it will look cooler than warm room lamps nearby.
Where does it fit?
A windowsill, a desk beside a window, a pale shelf, a console against a light wall. It is large enough to sit beside a houseplant rather than under one. It is rated for both indoor and outdoor use, so a sheltered porch or balcony table also works.
Is it safe around children and pets?
At 7.3 pounds it is easy to knock off a surface, so keep it back from edges and out of reach of small children and cats. Run the cord where it cannot be pulled. The recirculating water is not intended for drinking.