plants & fish tanks

So, I had an idea...

Gonna re-seal a fish tank that I found, and get some fish.

And I've a bunch of baby spider plants. Right now they're in water growing roots, but if I use cheesecloth or something to keep the leaves out of the water, will they survive if I leave the roots in the fish tank?

Also, will the roots oxygenate the water? (I've heard that some plants can, just not sure about all plants...)

Do any household plants work for this? Or will my idea just not work?