Live aquarium plants have a massive presence in the aquarium hobby today. Aquascaping, which is the craft of arranging aquatic plants, driftwood, and stones in a manner that looks naturally pleasing, has been increasing in popularity since the 1930's. Today, aquatic plants are sold, propagated, and used all over the globe, with good reason - Live aquarium plants, not only provide oxygen to your aquarium during the day but also absorb nitrogen compounds including nitrite and ammonia which are incredibly toxic to your aquarium inhabitants.