Brain Coral Wall Fan

What is a Brain Coral Wall Fan?

A Brain Coral Wall Fan is a decorative coral block in Minecraft that generates naturally in warm ocean biomes. It appears as a flattened, pinkish coral structure that clings to the sides of solid blocks. Like other coral variants, it is alive when placed in water but turns into Dead Brain Coral Wall Fan if exposed to air. Brain Coral Wall Fans add vibrant underwater decoration, making them ideal for coral reefs, aquariums, and ocean-themed builds.

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Where Can Brain Coral Wall Fans Be Found?

Brain Coral Wall Fans naturally generate in warm ocean biomes, where they attach to the sides of coral blocks, stone, or other solid underwater surfaces. To collect a Brain Coral Wall Fan, players must use a Silk Touch tool; otherwise, breaking it will drop nothing.

Players can also obtain Brain Coral Wall Fans by:

• Trading with Wandering Traders, who occasionally offer coral-related blocks.
• Using a Bucket of Tropical Fish, which allows coral to remain alive if placed in water.

Without Silk Touch, Brain Coral Wall Fans will break and disappear, making them a non-renewable resource unless collected properly.

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What Can Players Do with Brain Coral Wall Fans?

Brain Coral Wall Fans are purely decorative and are often used for:

• Aquariums and underwater bases, bringing vibrant life to water builds.
• Coral reef restoration, making oceans feel more colorful and lively.
• Thematic decorations, such as alien landscapes or fantasy builds, due to their unusual textures.

Unlike Coral Blocks, Coral Fans cannot be waterlogged, meaning they must be placed on existing underwater blocks. If exposed to air, they will die and turn gray, becoming a Dead Brain Coral Wall Fan.

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The History of Brain Coral Wall Fans in Minecraft

Brain Coral Wall Fans were introduced in Minecraft Java Edition 1.13 (Update Aquatic), which revamped ocean mechanics and added Coral, Drowned mobs, and underwater ruins. This update made oceans more dynamic, introducing warm, lukewarm, and cold ocean biomes to distinguish different underwater ecosystems.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

Brain Coral Wall Fans are inspired by real-life brain corals, which are a type of stony coral found in warm tropical waters. Their maze-like, wrinkled patterns resemble a human brain, which gives them their name. In the real world, coral reefs are essential to marine ecosystems, providing shelter for thousands of fish and ocean species. However, like in Minecraft, coral can die if exposed to harsh conditions, such as pollution or rising ocean temperatures, turning them into dead coral structures.

For more details on coral reefs, underwater decoration, and marine biome builds, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base.