![]() PS even with the charcoal filters, I suggest that you use reverse osmosis water in your fountain, both to improve the flavor for your cat, and to reduce mineral buildup on the pump. ![]() In either case, the fountain filters can be re-used if you pick up aquarium floss and charcoal at the local pet store, if you want to drop the maintenance costs to virtually nothing. If price or space is a real premium, the raindrop is a good fountain, and you wont' regret it ( unless maybe you by a big max later and find it coming up a bi short vs it's bigger cousin) My cat also prefers the big max, and drinks from it far more often, but I have heard that other cats prefer the raindrop design, so that's something of a wash. I find that the 60oz fountain needs to be refilled every day or 2, or else it makes spitting sounds, whereas the big max I only have to top off once besides the weekly cleaning, and that's with just 1 cat. Second It holds a LOT more, which means that it won't need to be refilled as often. First of all, it is made of a heavier gauge steel and is, IMO an easier shape to clean and reassemble. The raindrop 60oz isn't a bad fountain (it is a great fountain for the money, IMO), but I think that the big max is worth the few extra bucks for a couple of reasons. I have both the 60oz raindrop and the 128oz big max, both in stainless steel. Pioneer pet makes nice fountains at a reasonable price. Hopefully, someone who has actually used this fountain will chime in! It might be worth purchasing an extra motor at the same time - the price is low enough that it would still be cost-effective. Other than that, it looks to be a very decent fountain for the price. There are some reports that the motors have an unusually short life so that is a worry. Of course, cats don't care what it looks like so that's a fairly minor concern. My problem is that I don't like its appearance. ![]() I've done some research into the fountain you're considering - the Pioneer Raindrop Stainless Steel fountain- and have seriously considered buying it. I would definitely go with a stainless steel or ceramic one. I've had no problems with that, however - it's just a known problem with plastic bowls of any sort. Plastic can harbor bacteria and lead to chin acne in cats. My cats both love this but I wouldn't buy it again because it's made of plastic. ![]() Ease of maintenance is a big issue with fountains - some very nice fountains can be difficult to take apart and put back together again. Once you've performed the maintenance on it a few times, it's fairly quick and easy. ![]()
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