A few questions

The more surface movement the more O2 will get absorbed into your water.

 

I feel really stupid for asking this but that's a good thing right?

 

Yes it is and there is no such thing as a stupid question.
That is why we all joined this forum to learn from one another

 

Haha yes that's true thanks a lot

 

no problem

 

As mentioned before, more movement on surface means better oxygen added to the tank.

You should also see your plants moving very gently in the tank. Not too much, cause you don't want your fish blasted to the other side of the tank!