Shipping shouldn't be that bad really, with that size of tank you're looking at Oversize 1 or maybe 2... which is what they call it. I'd imagine it would be less than you'd think.
EDIT: Just checked on the price of shipping a package 48x20x20 with a weight of 50lbs from Beverly Hills, California to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fedex Ground says $36 from there to me, thats about as far away as possible from me so it may be even cheaper. :huh: