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Catit Flower Fountain vs Catit PIXI

By The petwaterfountainpicks team · Updated · How we research

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The two at a glance

Catit Flower

Models
4 in our database
Capacity
1.5 to 3 L
Bowl / tray
plastic, stainless steel
Pump type
submersible

Catit PIXI

Models
3 in our database
Capacity
2 L
Bowl / tray
plastic, stainless steel
Pump type
submersible

Full spec table

The Flower line is the bigger fountain, from 1.5 L for the Mini up to 3 L, plugged in through an AC adapter. PIXI is a 2 L, USB-powered fountain that comes in a plain, a stainless-top and an app-connected Smart version. Both are cat-only, use a submersible pump, and take a Catit filter that the maker says to change every 4 weeks.

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Specs side by side

Manufacturer claims, not our measurements. Checked . A row appears only when at least one side publishes the figure.
SpecCatit FlowerCatit PIXI
Models in our database43
Made forcatscats
Capacity1.5 to 3 L2 L
Bowl / trayplastic, stainless steelplastic, stainless steel
Bodyplastic (3 of 4 models state it)plastic (1 of 3 models state it)
Pump typesubmersiblesubmersible
PowerAC adapterUSB
Runs cordlessnono
Dishwasher-safetop cover (1 of 4 models state it)stainless steel top (2 of 3 models state it)
App-connectednot publishedyes (1 of 3 models state it)
Filter43745, 43738, 4400543721
Filter change interval4 weeks (maker)4 weeks (maker)
SourcesSource · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5Source · 2 · 3

Where a side covers several models, the cell shows the range or the distinct values across them. How we research.

Filters, pumps and change intervals

Catit Flower

  • Triple Action Fountain Filter 43745 original · change every 4 wk (manufacturer) · Source · 2
  • Flower Fountain Triple Action Filter Pad 43738 original · change every 4 wk (manufacturer) · Source · 2
  • Mini Fountain Filter 44005 original · change every 4 wk (manufacturer) · Source · 2

Catit PIXI

  • PIXI Fountain Filter 43721 original · change every 4 wk (manufacturer) · Source · 2

How do the two lines compare on size and power?

Size is the clearest split. The Flower models run from 1.5 L (Mini) to 3 L, and PIXI sits at 2 L throughout. On power they differ in kind: Flower is listed on an AC adapter, PIXI on USB, and neither is cordless. PIXI's product page shows both 2 L and 2.5 L in different blocks; we use the 2 L figure because it appears in the main spec block and in the sister models.

Do they use the same filter?

Almost. Both lines use Catit's cotton mesh, activated carbon and ion-exchange resin construction, and the maker gives a four-week interval for each. The part codes differ, though: Flower fountains take 43745 (Triple Action), 43738 (Flower filter pad) or 44005 on the Mini, while all PIXI models use 43721. Keep a note of your model before reordering, as the filters are not interchangeable.

Which problems are on record?

For both lines, a pump running low on water or with debris on the impeller is the main noise cause. PIXI also has two issues of its own on record: no water coming out, and a pump LED blinking red when the reservoir is low or the pump is not seated. Both lines list a filter saturated with debris, food or hair as a cause of slow flow. Noise levels are not published for any model on either side.

Known problems for each side

Catit Flower

  • Noisy or buzzing pump: Pump running low on water or with debris on the impeller Source (manual): Source · 2
  • Filter clogs or turns black fast: Filter saturated with debris, food or hair, slowing the flow Source (manual): Source

Step-by-step fixes: Catit troubleshooting.

Catit PIXI

  • Weak flow or no bubbling: Pump clogged or needs a restart (no water coming out) Source (manual): Source
  • Low-water light stays on: Pump LED blinking red because the reservoir is low or the pump is not seated Source (manual): Source
  • Noisy or buzzing pump: Pump running low on water or with debris on the impeller Source (manual): Source · 2
  • Filter clogs or turns black fast: Filter saturated with debris, food or hair, slowing the flow Source (manual): Source

Step-by-step fixes: Catit troubleshooting.

Which one should you choose?

Choose Catit Flower if…

  • You want more water in one go. Three of the four Flower models hold 3 L, and the Mini holds 1.5 L if you want less.
  • You want a nightlight. The LED Flower Fountain and the Stainless Steel Flower Fountain are described with a nightlight, and the Flower has three flow settings.
  • You are happy to use a wall adapter, because the Flower models are listed as AC adapter powered.
  • A kitten or small cat is the user: the Mini Flower is pitched at kittens and small cats by the maker.

Choose Catit PIXI if…

  • You want USB power, which is how all three PIXI models are listed.
  • You want an app. Only the PIXI Smart has one, with Wi-Fi alerts and timers, and the maker names UV-C clarification for it.
  • You prefer a stainless steel top that goes in the dishwasher. Two of the three PIXI models state this.
  • A single, smaller size suits the space: all three PIXI models are 2 L, so the choice among them is about the top and the app, not the capacity.

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