We needed a waterer that wouldn't tip over easily. Despite it being left out of the description, this tank DOES lock into the base. That's a critical design piece for us, because this tank is for our pet goose. Geese never look down when they walk so he plows over his water tank and if it doesn't lock into the base he knocks it over, spilling the whole tank. This one you have to set into the base and twist, which locks it in while depressing a button to release the water. So even if he managed to knock the tank off, no water will spill because the button would release. We love it! Do wish there was some type of indention or handle designed into the tank to make it easier to maneuver, that's my only complaint. Some people fuss about the cheap, thin plastic in the tank--it's less than $20. I highly recommend it.