Laminate under tank

[goby1]

We are installing laminate on the main floor of our house which includes under a 46g bow - the stand is a pine All-Glass stand so the weight is pretty evenly dispersed. My husband thinks we should slate under the tank as he thinks the laminate may buckle under the weight. I know the dangers of laminate and water but I don't think 8 feet of slate under the tank is going to make much of a difference in the case of a sprung leak but maybe it is a good idea. Non-fish people think a chunk of slate will be an eyesore if we ever decide to sell the house.

Does anyone have any thoughts/advice on this?