Description
Bubble Coral is a colourful living coral block that looks bumpy and lively and adds texture to underwater builds. It comes in a bright colour and has a pattern that looks like small rounded bubbles which makes reefs feel more varied and natural. As a living coral the block needs to stay underwater to retain its vibrant colour and if removed from water it will turn into a dead coral block which is dull and lifeless. Players use Bubble Coral to build reefs aquariums and decorative underwater scenes because it brings small scale detail and visual contrast to ocean areas. It pairs well with other coral types and sea plants to make realistic reefscapes and can be used to add interest to shipwrecks and submerged ruins. Because Bubble Coral requires water to stay alive planning is important when you harvest it so that the living version is preserved. When placed correctly it creates a lively underwater patch that attracts tropical fish and looks authentic in marine themed builds. For players who enjoy exploring oceans the variety of coral types including Bubble Coral makes ocean biomes more rewarding and gives builders a wide palette of colourful materials for creative projects.
What is Bubble Coral?
Bubble Coral is a living decorative coral block that is found in warm ocean reef biomes and is used to make coral reefs and underwater structures more interesting. It is decorative and will die when placed in air so players who want the colourful living look must keep it submerged. The block adds texture and pattern to reefs and works well in naturalistic decoration and themed aquariums.
Where to find Bubble Coral
You find Bubble Coral in warm ocean reef biomes where it grows alongside other coral types on the ocean floor. Reef areas are usually shallow and bright making them easy places to explore and to harvest different coral shapes. Look for clusters of coral and matching fans and blocks in warm ocean regions and collect them while keeping everything submerged to preserve the living forms.
How to get Bubble Coral
Harvest Bubble Coral by breaking it while it is still underwater so you collect the living block. If you break it in air or remove it from water it may change into a dead coral variant depending on game rules. In creative mode you can place Bubble Coral directly from the inventory. For survival gathering take care to harvest gently and keep your coral wet until you place it again in water so the living appearance remains.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in the Update Aquatic that expanded ocean life and coral features
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:bubble_coral 1
How to use Bubble Coral
Use Bubble Coral to decorate underwater gardens reef displays and aquariums. Keep it submerged to preserve the living look and combine it with bubble coral fans sea pickles and sea grass to create natural scenes. Use Bubble Coral to add texture and colour patches on the ocean floor or around shipwrecks and submerged ruins to make environments feel alive.
Recipes for Bubble Coral
This item cannot be crafted.