Dead Tube Coral Wall Fan

What is a Dead Tube Coral Wall Fan?

A Dead Tube Coral Wall Fan is the gray, lifeless version of a Tube Coral Wall Fan, which forms when the coral is removed from water. While Tube Coral Wall Fans have a bright blue, delicate, branch-like appearance, their dead variant turns pale and brittle, resembling a dried-up marine fossil. It is commonly used in ruins, shipwrecks, and post-apocalyptic builds to create an aged or abandoned look.

Once a Tube Coral Wall Fan dies, it cannot be revived, making it a permanent, non-living block in Minecraft.

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Where Can Dead Tube Coral Wall Fans Be Found?

Dead Tube Coral Wall Fans do not generate naturally and must be created by players. To obtain one:

1. Remove a Tube Coral Wall Fan from water – If a living Tube Coral Wall Fan is placed in air or above water, it will dry out and turn into a Dead Tube Coral Wall Fan.
2. Mine it with a Silk Touch tool – Without Silk Touch, the coral fan breaks and drops nothing, making it non-renewable unless carefully collected.
3. Place it anywhere, since Dead Coral does not require water to remain intact.

Since coral cannot be revived once it dies, Dead Tube Coral Wall Fans remain gray permanently.

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What Can Players Do with Dead Tube Coral Wall Fans?

Dead Tube Coral Wall Fans are purely decorative, but their unique texture makes them useful for:

• Shipwrecks and underwater ruins, where dead coral mimics decay and age.
• Wastelands and desert builds, adding a dried-out, fossilized appearance.
• Haunted or abandoned structures, contributing to an eerie or cursed atmosphere.
• Ancient ruins and lost cities, symbolizing forgotten civilizations.

Unlike living Tube Coral, Dead Coral does not require water, meaning it can be placed in any biome without further decay.

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The History of Dead Tube Coral Wall Fans in Minecraft

Tube Coral and its dead variants were introduced in Minecraft Java Edition 1.13 (Update Aquatic), which overhauled ocean biomes with new features such as coral reefs, shipwrecks, and aquatic plants. This update also introduced the coral death mechanic, requiring players to keep coral in water to prevent it from dying.

Dead Coral quickly became popular for ruined or ancient-themed builds, allowing players to create weathered, realistic structures.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

Dead Tube Coral Wall Fans in Minecraft mirror the real-world process of coral bleaching, where corals lose their vibrant colors and die due to environmental stress, rising sea temperatures, and pollution. Once a coral reef dies, it turns pale, brittle, and lifeless, much like how coral in Minecraft dries out when exposed to air.

This mechanic highlights the fragility of real-life coral reefs, encouraging players to appreciate and conserve marine ecosystems.

For more details on coral blocks, underwater decorations, and ocean biome mechanics, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base.