firstly there is nothing like the real thing... so real plants over fake ones any day...
secondly.. the oscars are excellent interior decorators so they change remove move plants / objects in the tank
for the looks part of it... how big is your tank.. and what else is in it???
now I have some doubts about food and shit getting stuck in these fake plants.. and it might be a little difficult to siphon them out... else go with your hearth.. if you feel you like it.. then go with it..
a tank should always reflect its owners personality