3 Year Mega Flex Review

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024

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  • @AquariumCoop
    @AquariumCoop 2 роки тому +31

    Pecktec always flexin.

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому +3

      Got my tie die shirt today it looks awesome!

    • @sunnysideup5826
      @sunnysideup5826 2 роки тому

      @@pecktec where's ours? Hehe

  • @MickysAquariums
    @MickysAquariums 2 роки тому +10

    3 years! I remember watching the set up of this tank. How time flies! Still looking amazing and I still want one :P

  • @philcarlino6942
    @philcarlino6942 2 роки тому +7

    No one does reviews like Pecktec. I trust you, Sean, to give your unbiased opinion. Really love this tank and your scape. Looks really natural and harmonious with the schools of little fish. Very inspiring. Take care.

  • @MarksShrimpTanks
    @MarksShrimpTanks 2 роки тому +4

    Thats big flex is gorgeous!! good job sir.

  • @hollypeck5138
    @hollypeck5138 2 роки тому +5

    MEGAFLEX 💪🏻 Love this tank in our home! One of my favorites.

    • @Gabor.P.
      @Gabor.P. 2 роки тому

      Hey Holy, I guess it's your fave cause all it needs is just a little loving touch like you and keeps sparkling. Well-balanced tanks need very little touch. Healthy lush plants do the trick and keep the tank going and all who live in it. Oh, I see now Sean give you a heart isn't he such a nice guy ? Maybe he wants something. hahaha.

  • @christinelamont3756
    @christinelamont3756 2 роки тому +2

    I finally bought one! Now I’m like a kid at Christmas waiting on it arriving, thanks

  • @DransPokeCorner
    @DransPokeCorner 5 місяців тому

    I love my 9g. It's just for a betta and snails and with a bit of creative scape placement and flow reduction he has been very happy

  • @RyoWatanabee
    @RyoWatanabee 2 роки тому +2

    Always loved this tank of yours :)

  • @JJoeisCooking
    @JJoeisCooking 2 роки тому +3

    I love a heavily planted aquarium. This is just beautiful.

  • @AquAddicts
    @AquAddicts 2 роки тому +4

    I have two 15 gallon and one 9 gallon and love all three. Have looked at the 32 gallon many times but you are correct about the cost. This is a very expensive setup but one day maybe I will get lucky and find one on sale... Thanks for all your great videos full of information. We all appreciate your hard work! Keep it up.

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 2 роки тому

      if you don't need the stand, the tank can be found for around $300

  • @shesellsfish
    @shesellsfish 2 роки тому +1

    Seriously, 3 years, wow. It doesn't seem that long. I still remember when you first got it and set it up.
    👍❤👍

  • @cullinf2077
    @cullinf2077 2 роки тому +1

    I love seeing reviews after a person has owned and operated the item for long periods of times. thanks guy keep up the good work.

  • @stoneysscapes7544
    @stoneysscapes7544 2 роки тому +4

    Nothing beats a balanced system & the path to get there is always worth the day when you see it , crystal clear and 101% cycled and stable. Part patience , part knowledge & a little luck from the fish Gods too. Great video and thanks to this aquarium I have enjoyed your channel and your a big part of the way I take care of my plants and fish . Take care Sean and hope things are really good for you & the Family ☯️

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks a bunch how nice.

    • @MarksShrimpTanks
      @MarksShrimpTanks 2 роки тому

      Hello Stoney nice to see you here :)

  • @joefav76
    @joefav76 2 роки тому +3

    I want one, I’d have to break down the three tanks that I have though😕 Great show as always Sean! I was waiting for the signature loud, echoing “MEGAFLEX!” to come down out of nowhere😂 Thanks Sean

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому

      I’m in that position too. Two have to go for every new setup. 😀

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому

      I k ow I totally flaked in the mega!!!

  • @ScruffyCityAquatics
    @ScruffyCityAquatics 2 роки тому +1

    That's a great looking tank. The Flex design is appealing. I can't believe all of that anubias.
    We are looking forward to the presentation at the meeting, and I can't wait to see someone take home that 9 gallon. Thanks for all that you do to support the hobby online and locally.

  • @wendyfeichtl3669
    @wendyfeichtl3669 2 роки тому +2

    I really enjoy mine, especially the lighting but I do notice the film on top. Great video!

  • @sarajseiberthesavannahdarter
    @sarajseiberthesavannahdarter 2 роки тому +1

    It was such a pleasure getting to visit with you and your wife in April, and seeing this tank and all the others in person. It's a fantastic scape I absolutely love it

  • @BOBspellitbkwrdsSMFS
    @BOBspellitbkwrdsSMFS Рік тому +1

    you must have some amazing water , i have added the extra light like you and cannot get my plants like this. looks great

  • @sunsetjen2398
    @sunsetjen2398 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome update review 🤩 Wow how time flies 😜 Love the Flex’s, Mega Magic 🌟 Thanks Sean 💋✨🌿🐟🍂

  • @cainfrittswallace7895
    @cainfrittswallace7895 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful tank! Anubius is definitely my favorite plant and I probably have more of it than anything if I added them all up, I've also always like the flex 32 gallons just always been a little too cheap to buy one 😂 great video brother!

  • @dianewurzer3019
    @dianewurzer3019 2 роки тому +2

    I just purchased green neon tetras about four weeks ago from aquatic arts in Indiana. I think they’re beautiful I’m really enjoying them they’re quite small but they’re getting bigger. There Fish sell out Very fast ,But you can always put it on your wish list and they will email you as soon as they get in what your looking for.
    I also have the Fluval mega flex for about six months . Got a great Deal on tank and stand .I’ve been a fish keeper off and on for about 30 yrs. ,down to five tanks now easier for this gal to take care of .
    I’ve Watch your videos for many years , learned quite a few things from you which were new to me ,always important to listen and see what’s going on. So I wanted to say thank you.
    P.S. Shipping is not bad from Aquatic Arts ,to me not bad because I live in the suburbs of Chicago

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому

      I’ll check them out thank you!

  • @natasjacecilieveggerby7509
    @natasjacecilieveggerby7509 2 роки тому +2

    I have had this tank for a little over a year, and i love it !
    I dont have the issue with the surface film. I do however have an issue with the curved glass and my magnetic sponge-thingy to remove algae on the glass.. it doesnt really work, so now i just scrape it of with a card.

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 2 роки тому

      another great algae removal option is magic erasers

  • @AC3HT
    @AC3HT 2 роки тому +2

    Really enjoy the videos. Thanks. 👍

  • @pas100657
    @pas100657 2 роки тому +2

    I think I want one of these now.

  • @FintasticEcosystems
    @FintasticEcosystems 2 роки тому +1

    Hey, awesome update! Happy to see the MEGAFLEX thriving 😁 I have had my 9g for 3 years and my MEGAFLEX for 7 months....I was a bit nervous about getting a big tank but it was actually your set up video that helped me make my decision. Love fluval flex hate the no lid hinges arrrgh!!!

  • @CrazyAquariumGuy
    @CrazyAquariumGuy 2 роки тому +1

    I love this tank! Really shows like I have said that you are the Anubias King!
    I have copied this tank, I bought like 25 anubias nana, and I have built a tree with gorilla glue because it is in my 78 G Cube. almost 3 feet tall, and 2 feet wide and 2 feet front to back. My hope is that it looks like this in 2 years but tall instead. Super beautiful and great video my friend.

  • @lisasaxon7828
    @lisasaxon7828 2 роки тому +1

    I had two fluval flex 57 litres, I sold one just a few months ago and still have the other up for sale atm. I found with n]the non programmable light it showed a visible line of algae building up where the actual light bar shed light along . I kept getting algae all the time thru out the tank and it was a mission to keep clean. I’ll admit I’m a bit slack with cleaning n water changes exactly when I’m meant to. Checking the filter section for teeny shrimp etc is easier peering into the 57 litre as you can simply look from the left side just thru the glass area as you’d know with yours. But on this one you can’t really view to see if any critters have snuck thru the filter slots as the sides are solid plastic and not glass, unless you can get somehow in behind the tank (I had the extra lil covers kept on with thin course sponge kept behind them but eggs etc still got thru and I accidentally found them when checking the rear.) Another thing is those filter slots are sooo close to the base that you cannot build up any height of substrate infront of that area unless you create a lil cave or something like a ledge to stop sub’s from falling back n covering that area. This 123 flex is super hard to get here in Perth West Australia. I’d like it IF I knew that I’d not have any of the issues that come with the 57 litre.
    How do you deal with undoing the water flow nozzles IF your ever needing to remove pump to clean? Do you manage to get them to stay supported by the thick anubias they’re nestled in?
    I always wanted a fluval flex so when the chance popped up to get two from one guy second hand but just a month old I jumped at it. They have looked good at times but on,y for short while as I’m not a cool tank scaper/plant grower (and keeping plants all alive with little algae ) as you and other online tubers are or seem to be. Plants would melt , some die, mosses would go fuzzy, then BBA might break out then it’s ok for a while , get more new plants , some will take off others wouldn’t…and so on.
    The fluval 123 is very expensive in Australia and I have on,y ever seen one for sale on marketplace with cabinet for 550 but all up new I think the tanks $650 and the stand is $359….so your looking roughly at 1 k all up. This was a white one for sale..I almost bought it but ummmed n arrrhd then didn’t. White would be horrible for me to keep clean when I couldn’t even keep the black clean enough …lol
    Was a great deal tho…..ahhh well… maybe in another life hey
    Tank looks great after 4 years…really awesome n lush, well done …Lisa x

  • @yeyang7518
    @yeyang7518 2 роки тому +1

    That carpet is beautiful

  • @cassius8409
    @cassius8409 2 роки тому +1

    I've loved this tank since you first set it up :) I'm a self admitted Fluval fan-boy...2x 15gal Flex's, the Betta Premium aquarium, and doubtlessly more in my future. When you first mentioned your heater concerns made me immediately think "I know how to help with that!"...if you're not already aware of them Sean, check out Fluval's 'New' T series heaters. They automatically turn themselves off when they're no longer immersed.

  • @tjautocross
    @tjautocross 2 роки тому +1

    The tank looks great. Thanks for always sharing your hobby with us!

  • @SlickNick3
    @SlickNick3 2 роки тому +1

    I have the 15g flex and love the all in 1 it takes all the guess work out of what you need to go with it great for a beginner and even still great after a couple years experience with it! You’re actually the reason I got the flex. Fluval need to make a MEGA MEGA flex now and send it to you since you paid for that one out of pocket and have given a bunch of great content and been a prime example of showing how well it can perform over the years! 😉

  • @christhompson8971
    @christhompson8971 2 роки тому +2

    You're looking at about $700 retail these days for the tank and base. If you get lucky, you can find it cheaper.

  • @pablobellido4356
    @pablobellido4356 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Greetings from Peru.

  • @the1andonlytitch
    @the1andonlytitch Рік тому

    Love that tank man looks proper wild especially the way the fish behave

  • @Hideyhole_Pet_Care
    @Hideyhole_Pet_Care 2 роки тому

    I love this tank, it's so well planted and natural looking! I personally love the look of anubias!
    We are setting up a 160L tank set up, a huge build compared to our others for our rope fish, Falcor. It's good to see where it could potentially evolve to and what is to be expected for a mass build/setup.
    I love the stockage you have in here! Huuuge fan of shrimp too. Excited to see more updates in the future! 🙂

  • @multipletanksyndrome
    @multipletanksyndrome 2 роки тому +2

    Nice tank!

  • @FishRfun
    @FishRfun Місяць тому

    I had the 15g and loved it except i wish they would put hinges on the lid. Im planning on getting this 32g very soon. Thanks for the review

  • @reginaphalanges7331
    @reginaphalanges7331 2 роки тому

    I just LOVE this tank of yours! I have the Flex 15, still one of my favorite tanks, except for the pump, because it's so tiny and clogs up quickly with detritus from the plants. 😂

  • @joakimhjelm-svennesen8984
    @joakimhjelm-svennesen8984 2 роки тому +1

    I love that tank! Is absolutely looks amazing

  • @ronniek039
    @ronniek039 2 роки тому

    Top vids Pektec. I believe your vids are what made me purchase this tank.
    I added an inline CO2 diffuser into the back with the standard pump. Gives a decent spread of bubbles throughout.
    Also wasn't impressed with the functioning of the filter. The water flow in the stock setup appeared to bypass a lot of the media and also found there was little to no overflow. On Amazon you can get the in tank media baskets but they are quite expensive so i hacked my own setup. Measured a rectangular piece of acrylic i slot down the inside of the inflow outlets in the sponge filter compartment(Snug fit). This blocks all inlet holes bar the top 2. Then also lay another piece flat across the bottom where the foam block would sit. This one, i cut slits in to allow the downward water flow to pass through. When performing maintenance i slide the side ones up to cover the top 2 inflow slots, and open the lower slots. Little more hassle at maintenance time but i feel i get a better filter effect and water flow. This also allows me to add my own media setup within, cut foam on top, floss, noodles and Seachem matrix in mesh media bags.
    On top o f all that i also recently added a Fluval Plant 3 into the hood.

  • @darrylmoore5847
    @darrylmoore5847 2 роки тому +1

    I love this tank, and what you have done with it.

  • @zohaibenator
    @zohaibenator 2 роки тому +1

    For me the Water level goes low in the middle chamber when my sponges/ filters are clogged. Once i cleaned them the water level comes back up...Great Tank BTW.

  • @kingofkong510
    @kingofkong510 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the update!

  • @MarkWard
    @MarkWard 2 роки тому

    The low water in the centre chamber is usually because of the filter sponges, either lift them very slightly or wash them and the centre chamber will level off. The fluval light is great, but I've had 2 fail on me over 4years and I've now replaced with a good led light plugged into a $20 smart plug

  • @jacobsteele7138
    @jacobsteele7138 Рік тому

    I'm just getting back in this hobby after years of both fresh and saltwater. I bought the Flex 15. I think the 32 would make me much happier with plants. In my 15, I have 10 neons with a small female beta and cross my fingers one snail. I want to add cherry shrimp. I think the 32 Flex would be better.

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 2 роки тому +2

    Great video and sounds like a really nice tank I just think the price of these type of tanks are over priced other that there pretty cool

  • @fvvfvbbbb
    @fvvfvbbbb 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice update. Would you prefer flat glass to the bowed front if it were an option? I saw one set up p at a pet shop and really wanted to like it but seemed too be a lot of distortion towards the bottom. Probably would be less noticable while sitting.

  • @EpicConspiracy
    @EpicConspiracy 2 роки тому +2

    Wow. I got mine at pet land at a 50% off sale for $149 right before the pandemic hit.

  • @jasondunn6223
    @jasondunn6223 Рік тому +2

    Do you have a video on buying and installing second light?

  • @vadarman9906
    @vadarman9906 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah baby, we tankin

  • @SequoiaElisabeth
    @SequoiaElisabeth 2 роки тому

    Not a fan of fluval, though I do enjoy your videos about them. This tank looks awesome! Gotta love the Jungle aquascape style, it is probably the easiest.

  • @Arkhaine687
    @Arkhaine687 Рік тому +1

    I love the look of this tank. Currently I live in an apartment and barely have enough room for my 20g, I'm super interested in this tank as an upgrade once I have the room to do so. What's the actual capacity of it considering the filtration taking up that back side of the tank?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому

      I’m not sure maybe 3-4 gallons of space. But it depends on what all you put in there as far as displacement goes.

  • @KraljHD
    @KraljHD 2 роки тому +1

    How you grow that much anubias without algae is beyond me.
    I have 17 lumen per litre, which is low light and still can't get them to grow and they always get algae on them.
    It seems like my tap water works wonders only for crypts...

  • @alexisCalled10
    @alexisCalled10 Рік тому

    If I was a fish I'd want to live in that tank 😅

  • @carlossalinas6234
    @carlossalinas6234 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this updated review! When adding the second light, do the light bars connect to each other, or does it require it's own AC adapter? I can't seem to find the lights for this mega flex tank locally, but Ive seen some on eBay that just include the light. Any algae issues when you initially added the second light?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому +1

      I had the second light front the start. It has its own plug. The schedule is synced with the app.

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому +1

      You should be able to get it from Fluval’s s spare parts. I never see them for sale on their own. But they are really worth it to seek out.

  • @marinab.2043
    @marinab.2043 2 роки тому +2

    I have this one in white, it fits my betta sorority, but I want more lush plants, what would you recommend?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому +1

      I’m afraid most of my preference is what’s available. 😀 But I would say Medium to low light plants will all do well. You can probably do some higher light plants by increasing the photo period. I tend to avoid them because the trimming gets tedious.

  • @cathylocklin3215
    @cathylocklin3215 2 роки тому

    I would love to have this aquarium. I have the 15 gallon.❤️

  • @breaunahildreth7740
    @breaunahildreth7740 Рік тому

    Is there any chance you could share your light settings on this? Im having a hard time getting my lights right 😫 i would greatly appreciate it haha love your videos!

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому

      Be sure to check out last weeks video I shared it for you.

  • @Arkhaine687
    @Arkhaine687 Рік тому

    I've gone through some of your videos regarding this tank, I see a huge difference between this video and your 4 month update on it. What made you decide to change the plants so much? Too many issues with the other plants?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому

      I had a bunch of algae at first that messed things up for a while till it balanced out.

  • @rdred8693
    @rdred8693 6 місяців тому

    I wish you would have shown the stand. The exterior and interior.

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  6 місяців тому

      There may be a better look in the setup. I have a whole playlist of videos on that tank.

  • @ARod-br2ui
    @ARod-br2ui 2 роки тому

    Stunningly beautiful!

  • @CrownofThornsProductions
    @CrownofThornsProductions Рік тому

    Hey great vid! Could the fluval build in filter/ pump handle sand?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому +1

      The way to pump has some catch areas that could keep if free from sand in the back but I haven’t tried it.

  • @jspinosa50
    @jspinosa50 2 роки тому

    What brand of light do you use? I have a 125 gallon and need new LED lights. Nice video

  • @Jstroman221
    @Jstroman221 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. What is the reason for the black hexagon pattern across the top of the tank? Limit or reflect light 🤔

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому

      I’m not 💯 sure. I think it’s to make folks angry. 😀 it hides the water line which can get ugly (I guess). It blocks the light a little bit so it’s not glaring. But those are guesses.

    • @samoliver9132
      @samoliver9132 Рік тому

      Hides water level

  • @taylorhickman84
    @taylorhickman84 2 роки тому

    from what I can tell that link doesn't include the stand, so I wonder why the high price tag.

  • @SwatejK
    @SwatejK 2 роки тому +1

    Ember Tetra 🔥🔥

  • @pernillebruunandersen7383
    @pernillebruunandersen7383 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful tank! I have had mine for 1 year ish and I think the noisy pump is a big problem if you want it in your living room. I've tried replacing it with both a hudor and an Eheim 1000 but they dont have the small internal filters as the fluval has. Do you have any tips on the pump?

  • @gucluhakli
    @gucluhakli 7 місяців тому

    Hi. Are you still using this tank?. Are you still happy with it? I read some crack problems for Fluval Flex models. Did you measure the glass thickness. People say that it is thin and cracking easily. For this size the glass thickness must be 8-10 mm. But I think this tank has 4 or 6 mm. I wish to hear your opinions about this. Thank you

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  7 місяців тому

      Yeap never had any issues with that. See my latest video for a quick update. It does seem thin but I mail ordered it to my door and with normal operation have had 0 issues.

  • @AussieRic
    @AussieRic 2 роки тому

    Hello Sir, how many hours lighting per day & what type of anubias are they? Thank you

  • @lindanicole-madeleinelaure4543
    @lindanicole-madeleinelaure4543 2 роки тому

    I have the 15 g flex but I dream to get this one

  • @krimsurich
    @krimsurich Рік тому

    do you put fertilizer? if yes what kind also does it have co2?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому

      No ferts no co2 in this one.

  • @marcramey9529
    @marcramey9529 2 роки тому

    What light settings are you using in the app?

  • @spaceli0n
    @spaceli0n Рік тому

    Is this really the 123l? It looks a lot smaller in person for me.

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому

      What do you mean is it really? 😜

  • @matthewray5954
    @matthewray5954 9 місяців тому

    Do the fluval plant 3.0 lights fit inside the hood?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  9 місяців тому

      Its a special version made especially for this tank. So no not the normal ones from the box stores. Its not hard to get these special ones. But they are all that have the correct mounts. So that's what you need.

  • @DanCoastie
    @DanCoastie Рік тому

    I have the same tank....dumb question but what are you using to hold your lid open when your trimming your plants? I am a new owner of this 32.5 and it seems to me to be the weakest part is holding that lid open manually to do any maintenace.

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому

      Those were 3 d printed ones from Esty. But the dude stopped making them.

    • @DanCoastie
      @DanCoastie Рік тому +1

      @@pecktec I actually found a set and 3D printed my own! They work perfect. Thanks for the response!!

  • @Maximusc956
    @Maximusc956 Рік тому

    After adding the second light, the original bar that came with my tanks stopped working :( It didn't turn on the following morning, and it wont appear/ connect to the fluval app.

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому

      Sounds like a hardware issue I would get with customer service for sure.

  • @kennith.
    @kennith. 2 роки тому

    Any update on the Anoxic setup?

  • @TheReggiegirl
    @TheReggiegirl Рік тому

    I want to upgrade to that tank but can’t afford it right now

  • @apopolar
    @apopolar 2 роки тому

    Hello what’s the parameter of your two lamp on that tank

  • @sergioricardopereira
    @sergioricardopereira 2 роки тому +1

    I have the 57 liter version (15 gallon), and the level between the 3 chambers are equal... the water should level by itself even pumping the water from that chamber... but I can be wrong... there are anyone who can confirm with 123liter version? Regards from Portugal

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому

      You’ll notice if you let it go awhile that pump chamber will get lower and lower (while it’s running) as it evaporates.

  • @spags8223
    @spags8223 Рік тому

    If you don't mind, can I ask what temperature you keep this tank at?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  Рік тому

      About 74 in that one.

  • @christophermarvin85
    @christophermarvin85 2 роки тому

    My tank has been up twelve years plus.

  • @aalan7850
    @aalan7850 2 роки тому +1

    What’s the water change schedule?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому

      About once a month.

  • @Desi-Jesi
    @Desi-Jesi 2 роки тому

    I bought my fluval flex after watching your video and it’s been an interesting journey… the glass scratches very easily would anyone know how to fix this?

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому +2

      I think all glass scratches easy. I’ve ruined so many tanks. I use only credit cards or sponges to scrape now. Get an old credit card or any other card like that. They work great and never scratch.

    • @Desi-Jesi
      @Desi-Jesi 2 роки тому

      @@pecktec thanks for the tip 😌 forgot to mention I had to replace the internal filter after 2 years but that common with these ones isn’t it?

  • @williammehling3135
    @williammehling3135 Рік тому

    wish they just made it square

  • @longsword92
    @longsword92 2 роки тому +1

    1st

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover 2 роки тому

    I would never pay money for a company to paint mesh looking edge around tank looks horrible ,reason why they didn’t really sell

    • @pecktec
      @pecktec  2 роки тому +3

      #1 it can be removed. It’s not painted on #2 they didn’t really sell is laughable. I respect your opinion but you don’t seem to know the facts.