It didnt go as planned, new motor break in.

I don't like just throwing money at things, however I have a friend who is generally very careful and thorough, he took his tank out and cleaned it, fine for a couple days, he did this three times and finally just got a new tank, problem solved. I don't want to waste money but for a couple hundred dollars my time and frustration are worth it in this instance I think. As far as the glass filter, I see your point and as soon as I get the bugs worked out I'll change it to plastic, I could definitely see that being a possible leak.