Dilution retards the attachment, agglomeration and sedimentation of FLG. FLG agglomerates rapidly in deionized water at concentrations >3 mg/L. FLG (≤0.1 mg/L) is relatively stable in electrolyte solutions and ambient waters. Ionic strength affects FLG stability in a manner consistent with the DLVO theory. Suspended small FLG has strong chorion penetration ability in zebrafish embryos.