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Trevor the Big Fish! Hiding and Bubble Attacks!

Nix McRetro // 29th February 2020 // Categories: Fish, Reconstructed, YouTube

Big Fish is back! On the 9th February 2020, we’re catching up with Trevor, the Australian eel-tailed catfish (Tandanus tandanus). Trevor was one of the friendliest fish I’ve ever known, and always a pleasure to visit. Just over a week later, and Big Fish is avoiding the camera! Trevor had... Continue reading

Slinky, Snacks and General Mayhem!

Nix McRetro // 28th February 2020 // Categories: Fish, Reconstructed, YouTube

Happy New Year, Slinky! It’s the 6th January 2020 and we’re back to visit our friend Slinky, the Senegal bichir (Polypterus senegalus). After all the hiding places and bubble adventures towards the end of 2019, it’s nice to start another year with a familiar face. Slinky had become quite a... Continue reading

McRetro Update 2020

Nix McRetro // 23rd February 2020 // Categories: News, YouTube

When I named my YouTube channel RetroJunkie2020 back on 11th March 2012… Hey! That’s almost eight years ago!… I never would have thought the channel would survive that long. It’s been with me for longer than most things in my life and I am very thankful for that. Thank you,... Continue reading

HEX1GON's Xbox OG

Nix McRetro // 22nd February 2020 // Categories: Microsoft, Repairs, YouTube

You’ve got to love the community! I picked up an Xbox OG or three from Hex of ASSEMbler Games a few years back, while it was not busy being defunct, and from memory I think he threw in a bonus Xbox! Amazing guy! If you somehow see this, thanks Hex!... Continue reading

The Community Tank and BioPod Adventures!

Nix McRetro // 19th February 2020 // Categories: Fish, Reconstructed, YouTube

Welcome back to the community tank! It’s the 6th January 2020 and we’re taking a look at the Juwel Rio 125 aquarium from a distance. Todd the Cod, Slinky, Plankers, Whiskers and the other friends have certainly made this a rather lively little place over the years. Sometimes it’s nice... Continue reading