In our Gentle Flow tabletop fountain, the water flows out of the copper spout, spilling over the small slate slab that rests on the copper lattices, and tumbles into the pool of water (with stones) in the copper basin. The waterfalls sounds are beautiful. The copper has a heat coated flame finish that protects it from oxidizing and aging, and it brings out its stunning metallic natural tones of reds, golds, blues and greens. Included is a high quality, quiet electrical water pump that plugs into any AC outlet. Being a hand crafted fountain, the natural texture, shape and color of the copper and slate can vary somewhat from fountain to fountain. However, your fountain will still be very beautiful.