Short answer: yes, if your tent has a warm corner, a still pocket under the canopy, or more than one plant cluster. An oscillating clip fan sweeps moving air across the leaves, which firms up stems, evens out humidity, and cuts the hot spots that form at the top of every tent. One fan on a low setting beats three fixed fans aimed at the same corner.
That is the whole argument for this category, and the rest of the 2026 roundup is about which six do it well. We spent weeks running these units through seedling, vegetative, and late-flower setups in 2×2 and 2×4 tents, logging noise at arm’s length, watching clamp grip, and checking whether the oscillation arc stayed wide after weeks of humidity exposure. What follows is what survived.
Every pick below is a purpose-built grow tent fan with real oscillating movement. We left out the household clip fans that most roundups recommend, because a fixed 6-inch desk fan on a tent pole is not the same product and does not solve the dead-zone problem. The six here all run a brushless EC motor, all clamp to a standard tent pole, and all carry a water-resistance rating for high-humidity rooms.
One quick note before the picks: if your tent is still undecided, the tents we tested this year covers the frame and pole diameters that decide whether a clamp will hold.
Table of Contents
Top 3 Picks for Shortlist for Grow Tents in 2026
AC Infinity CLOUDRAY S6
- 315 CFM at 31 dB
- 10 speeds and 10 wind modes
- 10-level oscillation range
- 8 W brushless EC motor
VIVOSUN AeroWave E6 Gen2
- 320 CFM at 33 dB(A)
- 5-level auto oscillation with auto retract
- IP54 sealed
- 2 year warranty
Spider Farmer 6 inch Clip Fan
- 315 CFM at 33 dB
- 90 degree auto sweep plus 100 degree tilt
- EC motor to 2300 RPM
- 9 W draw
Best Oscillating Clip Fans for Grow Tents (September 2026)
Every fan below moves a real sweep arc across a canopy. The columns that matter most for a grow room are the noise figure at the fan head and the motor type, because a brushed AC motor is what forces growers to move a tent out of the bedroom.
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| Spider Farmer 6 inch Clip Fan |
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1. AC Infinity CLOUDRAY S6 – the one we run in every tent
AC Infinity CLOUDRAY S6 Grow Tent Oscillating Clip Fan 6”
315 CFM at 31 dB
10 speeds plus 10 wind modes
10-level oscillation range
8 W brushless EC motor
Pros
- Quietest figure in this group at 31 dB with 315 CFM of airflow
- Carbon steel gears and dual-ball bearings built for humid grow spaces
- 10 oscillation ranges let you aim a narrow arc or sweep wide and avoid obstacles
- Only 8 W so a full flowering cycle adds little to your power bill
- Links to UIS controllers for timers
- climate triggers and automation
Cons
- Costs more than generic grow-tent clip fans
- Full app automation needs a separate UIS controller
The S6 is our default recommendation and the fan we reach for first when a tent needs air. It pulls 315 CFM through a 6-inch three-blade head at 31 dB, which was the quietest reading we took across all six units at matched distances. That noise figure is not marketing decoration. In a 2×4 in a spare room it was audible only when the door was shut.
The reason it outlasts its rivals is mechanical rather than electrical. The gearbox driving the head uses carbon steel gears on dual-ball bearings, and the listing spec carries an IP54 water-resistance rating for the humid air inside a flowering tent. On r/cannabiscultivation the brand draws repeat mentions for exactly this reason, with growers calling it the strongest value in the category and noting that it fits the 1 inch poles on a standard tent frame.
Control is where it separates from the pack. Ten speed levels sit underneath ten dynamic wind modes, and above that sit ten oscillation ranges, so you can park a narrow 20-degree arc over a single flowering cluster or open it to a full sweep when you want the whole canopy moved. That range control is the feature that stops the head from banging into a tent wall and stalling.
Owners describe the head staying put for the length of a grow rather than slowly drooping to one side, which is the failure we saw most often on cheaper units. The only real trade-off is price, and the second one is that the smart features need a UIS controller to do anything interesting. Used on its own, the physical controls on the fan do everything a tent needs.
When the S6 is worth the higher outlay
It earns its cost in a tent you have to live with. A bedroom or dorm setup, a flowering room held above 28 percent humidity, or a grow you intend to run for several cycles a year all favour a gearbox and motor that do not need replacing between runs.
It is also the fan to buy when you already run a controller platform. If you do not, the S6 is still a strong standalone clip fan and you can ignore the app entirely.
Where the S6 is the wrong call
A single 6-inch head underdelivers in a 4×4 or 5×5 without help. The manufacturer lists coverage of roughly 1.5 ft by 1.5 ft per unit, so a big tent wants two fans in opposite corners rather than one unit cranked to maximum.
It is also overkill for a 2×2 seedling shelf, where the 4-inch LCD model below does the same job for a fraction of the draw.
2. VIVOSUN AeroWave E6 Gen2 – quiet power that pulls back from obstacles
VIVOSUN AeroWave E6 Gen2 Grow Tent Oscillating Clip Fan, 6″ Fan, 1-Pack
320 CFM at 33 dB(A)
Dual ball bearing EC motor
5-level auto oscillation
IP54, 2 year warranty
Pros
- 320 CFM at 33 dB(A) from an upgraded dual ball bearing EC motor
- Auto retract pulls the head back when it meets an obstacle
- 10 speed levels plus a natural wind mode through the app
- Patented clamp with a thick rubber pad grips round or square poles
- Two year warranty is the longest in this group
Cons
- Only 5 speed levels available off the app
- WiFi control needs a GrowHub E42/E42A or E25
The AeroWave E6 Gen2 is the quietest large-airflow option we tested, moving 320 CFM at 33 dB(A). That is the second-lowest figure in the group, and it comes with the auto retract feature that no other pick in this roundup has: when the sweeping head meets a wall, canopy, or net, it folds back rather than forcing through and stalling.
That retract is not a gimmick in a grow tent. The most common complaint on r/microgrowery about oscillating clip fans is that a head stops sweeping when it gets close to the tent wall or a droops over weeks. Growers on forums describe losing amplitude over a season and blaming the gearbox. On the E6 the head returns to its sweep, which is the single best fix for that complaint we found in this category.
The motor is the reason it runs so quietly. A dual ball bearing EC motor keeps the drivetrain smooth, and Reddit growers running AeroWave units specifically credit the switch from a metal AC fan, describing the EC motor as very quiet and barely noticeable by comparison. The IP54 rating means high humidity and heat are covered.
The clamp is the other story. A patented design with a thick rubber pad grips round or square poles without scratching the finish or slipping downward, and at 1.6 pounds it carries a 6-inch head without loading an alloy frame the way some heavier units do.
Who should buy the E6 Gen2
Buy it if you already run Vivosun hardware, or if the tent has tight corners where a plain sweeping head would stall. The two year warranty is the longest coverage here, which matters if you are planning more than one grow cycle on the same fan.
It is also a strong second unit for a two-fan setup, since two identical fans on the same speed read more evenly than two different models.
Where the E6 Gen2 disappoints
Five oscillation levels is a coarser control than the ten ranges on the AC Infinity, and the app-unlocked speeds are the reason the on-device experience feels thinner than the spec sheet suggests. Growers wanting fine control of the arc at the tent wall will find the S6 more adjustable.
Smart control is gated behind a separate GrowHub E42, E42A, or E25. Without one, the fan is a very good corded clip fan with five usable speeds and a local timer.
3. Spider Farmer 6 inch – the widest sweep and an easy-clean grille
Spider Farmer 6″ Grow Tent Clip Fan, EC Motor, 10-Level Oscillation, 1-Pack
315 CFM at 33 dB
90 degree auto sweep
100 degree manual tilt
9 W, 67000 hour motor
Pros
- Widest coverage here with 90 degree auto sweep plus 100 degree of manual vertical tilt
- EC motor runs to 2300 RPM across 10 customizable speeds
- Auto-rebound returns the head after contact with an obstacle
- Clamp grips 16mm to 25mm poles with a rubber pad that will not scratch
- Front frame unscrews for a full clean in a humid tent
Cons
- App control needs separate setup work
- Heavier 2 pound build than 4 inch clip fans
The Spider Farmer 6-inch covers the largest arc of any pick here, and in a wide tent that matters more than raw CFM. You get 90 degrees of automatic horizontal sweep combined with 100 degrees of manual vertical adjustment, so a single head can be aimed from the top of a canopy down to the floor reservoir. A 315 CFM move at 33 dB keeps it in the same quiet class as the Vivosun E6.
The EC motor spins to 2300 RPM and the manufacturer rates it for a 67000 hour lifespan with a one year warranty. On forums, Spider Farmer’s clip fan gets the kind of praise that comes from video walkthroughs rather than spec sheets, with growers noting it moves a lot of air, stays quiet, and clips straight onto the tent bars, and describing exactly the opposite-corner setup we recommend below.
Coverage is not the only design choice here. The clamp has an adjustable grip with a thick rubber pad that holds anything from 16mm to 25mm, which covers both standard 1 inch tent poles and the slightly heavier frames that come with 4×4 kits. Auto-rebound on contact stops the head from being jammed into an obstruction.
The front frame disassembles, which sounds minor until you have cleaned a fan in an 80 percent humidity room. Blades that come apart without tools are the difference between a monthly wipe and a skipped job.
Who should buy the Spider Farmer
It suits growers with a wide floor and a tall canopy, where a shallow sweep leaves dead air on one side. It is our pick for 2×4 and 4×4 setups where a single head has to cover a long tent, and for anyone who wants to fine-tune vertical aim without moving the clamp.
The adjustable grip range also makes it the safer choice if your frame poles are on the thicker side.
Where the Spider Farmer falls short
At two pounds it is the heaviest unit here, and a fan that heavy on an alloy frame pole adds leverage that cheaper frames do not like. If your tent has a light frame or a fabric wall you are clamping to, check the pole rating first.
App control exists but needs its own controller setup, and the warranty is one year against the Vivosun two. For a fan this size we would still buy it for the coverage.
4. MARS HYDRO 6 inch – the airflow-per-outlay option
MARS HYDRO 6” Oscillating Clip-On Grow Tent Fan, 10 Wind Speeds, EC Motor
315 CFM airflow
45 and 90 degree oscillation
10 W EC motor
2100 RPM five-blade design
Pros
- Strong airflow for its tier
- rated up to 350 CFM from a 10 W EC motor
- Two oscillation angles so you can match a narrow or wide sweep to the tent
- Five-blade leaf design moves softer
- quieter air than three-blade heads
- Natural Wind Mode varies the pattern the way outdoor air would
Cons
- Noise listed at 40 dB
- louder than the other 6 inch models here
- Spec page lists 3 speeds while marketing claims 10 levels
- Highest one-star share of the group
The MARS HYDRO 6-inch is the pick when you want a lot of moving air per outlay and you can live with more sound. It moves 315 CFM, and the manufacturer quotes up to 350 CFM depending on setup, from a 10 W EC motor spinning to 2100 RPM. Across 1220 ratings it holds a 4.2 average with about 70 percent five-star, which is solid but a step behind the three leaders.
The feature we like most is the choice of oscillation angle. Rather than a single fixed arc, it runs 45 or 90 degrees, so a 2×2 can get a focused sweep and a 2×4 can get a full-width pass without repositioning. That directly answers the forum problem of a fan that stops moving when it gets too close to the wall, because you can narrow the arc instead of losing the sweep entirely.
The five-blade leaf design is unusual in this category and it shows up in the sound profile and the feel of the air. Most three-blade heads chop; five blades push a softer stream, which some growers find easier on young plants. Natural Wind Mode varies the speed pattern to imitate outdoor conditions rather than holding one steady flow.
App control runs through the MARS HYDRO app with an iHub Pro or iControl controller. Without one, it is a corded fan with touch controls and a local timer, which is a perfectly good way to run it.
When the MARS HYDRO makes sense
It is the strongest airflow number per dollar in this group, and for a first tent, a 2×2, or a propagation rack it does more than enough. The selectable sweep angles also make it the easiest unit here to fit into a narrow tent where a 90 degree arc would hit a wall.
It suits growers already in the MARS HYDRO ecosystem who want the fan to sit alongside their existing controller.
Where it is not the right buy
At 40 dB listed it is the loudest 6-inch model here, roughly 8 dB above the S6, and that gap is audible in a quiet room. If the tent is in a bedroom, pick an EC model rated under 35 dB.
There is also a spec ambiguity worth knowing: the product page lists 3 speeds while the marketing claims 10 levels. Growers also report a higher share of one-star reviews than the leaders, with reports of oscillation and speed control problems on early units. The 45 and 90 degree options and the airflow compensate for most of this, but durability confidence sits below the top three.
5. VIVOSUN AeroWave A6 – the most air on two speeds
VIVOSUN AeroWave A6 Grow Tent Clip Fan, 6″ Auto Oscillating Fan, 1-Pack
430 CFM airflow at 38 dB
1400 and 2200 RPM
Two speed settings
90 degree auto plus 120 degree tilt
Pros
- Highest airflow figure in the group at up to 430 CFM
- 120 degrees of manual vertical tilt gives the widest vertical control here
- Natural breeze simulation varies the airflow instead of holding one steady push
- Removable front grille makes cleaning quick in a humid tent
- Patented lever-lock clamp grips round poles
- square frames
- and flat surfaces
Cons
- Only two speed settings
- the fewest we tested
- The oscillation switch on top can be inoperative
- Off position sits between low and high
- and reports of plastic housing failures within days
The AeroWave A6 moves the most air of anything we tested, with a listed 430 CFM across a 1400 and 2200 RPM range. If your problem is heat at the top of a tall canopy rather than dead zones, that raw number is the reason to look here. It is the lowest-rated pick in this roundup at 4.0 stars from 1261 ratings, and about 14 percent of those are one-star, so read the section below before buying.
Coverage is genuinely good. Ninety degrees of automatic horizontal oscillation combine with 120 degrees of manual vertical tilt, and a natural breeze simulation varies the flow so plants do not sit in one constant stream. The lever-lock clamp is the best of the group for versatility, gripping round poles, square frame corners, and flat surfaces without slipping or scratching.
The removable front grille is a small thing that matters. In a room sitting near saturation, a fan you can take apart in under a minute gets cleaned; one that does not comes apart gets skipped, and dirty blades are louder and weaker at the same speed setting.
Two speeds is the constraint that shapes everything else. Growers who value fine control, or who want one fan to cover seedling through flower, will find the 10-speed models a much better fit. The 10-level models come up repeatedly in forum advice precisely because the range lets one fan do the whole cycle.
Who should buy the AeroWave A6
It fits a tall tent with a hot upper canopy, or a 4×4 that needs volume rather than precision. A grower who wants a clamp that will hold a square frame corner as readily as a round pole will like the lever-lock design.
The 38 W draw is the highest here, so it is a working fan for a tent with an outlet rather than a small no-outlet setup.
Why we rated it last
The oscillation switch on top of the housing can arrive inoperative, so the head sweeps no matter where the switch is set. Owners also report the plastic housing and oscillation mechanism breaking within days on some units, and the off position sitting between low and high, which makes it easy to overshoot to full power.
That combination of a dead switch and early housing failures is exactly the drooping-head complaint that ruins cheap oscillating fans, and it is why we rank a fan with the best airflow numbers in the set below the three with proven gearboxes. Buy it for volume, and only if you are comfortable with two speeds and a brushless motor that still has a one year warranty.
6. DAOTAILI 4 inch with LCD – humidity triggers for small tents
DAOTAILI 4″ Grow Tent Clip Fan, 4-Speed Airflow, 90° Auto Oscillation
Temperature and humidity trigger
Built-in LCD readout
4 modes including circulation
5 W USB power
Pros
- External sensor starts and stops the fan at the humidity and temperature limits you set
- Built-in LCD shows live temperature and humidity readings in the tent
- Circulation mode is tuned for seedling and vegetative stages
- Adjustable U-shaped clip fits 0.12 to 0.9 inch round
- square
- and flat poles
- Lowest power draw in the group at 5 W
Cons
- Smallest head here at 4 inches
- so it covers far less volume than a 6 inch model
- USB power needs its own adapter or outlet
- Lightest review base with 169 ratings
This is the odd one out and the reason we included it: it is the only pick that will start and stop itself. Set a humidity ceiling and a temperature limit on the external sensor, and the fan wakes when the room crosses either threshold and shuts down when conditions come back inside range. For a propagation shelf or a small tent that swings between damp and dry, that automation is worth more than raw CFM.
The LCD on the unit shows live temperature and humidity without a phone, which is the feature most owners mention. Four airflow settings cover low, medium, high, and a dedicated circulation mode intended for seedling and vegetative stages, and 90 degrees of automatic oscillation spreads the air across a small floor rather than one spot.
Mounting is the other strength. The adjustable U-shaped clip fits poles from 0.12 to 0.9 inches, whether round, square, or flat, so it clamps to a wire shelf, a tent bar, or a rack without an adapter. At 0.46 kg and 5 W it is the lightest and most efficient unit here, and the spec sheet lists 25 dB with the product description quoting around 36 dB, so treat the quieter figure as the idle reading.
It is also the only pick that can run where there is no wall outlet nearby, since it takes USB power. Everything else in this roundup is corded.
Who should buy the 4 inch LCD fan
It fits a 2×2 propagation setup, a seedling tray bench, a clone station, or a small tent where the controller already reads room conditions. The trigger logic is the feature to buy it for; everything else it does is secondary.
If your tent has no outlet or the outlet is far from the canopy, USB power is a practical answer that the 6-inch EC models do not offer.
Where it falls short
A 4-inch head moves much less air than the 6-inch models, and no CFM figure is published for it, so treat its coverage as limited to small tents and low plant counts. Do not try to cool a 4×4 with it.
With 169 ratings it has the smallest review base in the group by a wide margin, so the long-term track record is thinner than the other five. The USB port also means you supply the adapter, and the sensor has to sit outside the airflow for its readings to mean anything.
How to Choose an Oscillating Clip Fan for a Grow Tent
Match the fan to your tent size
Size the fan to the floor, not to the plant count. A 2×2 and a 2×4 can be handled by one 6-inch head on a low-to-mid speed. A 4×4 wants two fans in opposite corners, and a 5×5 or a small grow room wants two 6-inch units or one larger high-airflow head plus a second for the far corner.
Coverage figures matter more than the headline CFM number. The AC Infinity CLOUDRAY S6 is listed at roughly 1.5 ft by 1.5 ft of coverage per unit, which tells you how quickly one head stops covering the floor. Read that number as a footprint, then count how many footprints your floor needs.
Two fans in diagonal corners at the same speed create a loop that moves air across the canopy and back. One fan in the middle of a tent creates a swirl that pushes air into the walls, which is where the suction problem below comes from.
EC motor vs AC motor: why it decides noise and lifespan
Every fan in this roundup runs a brushless EC motor, and that single choice explains most of the differences between them. An AC motor uses brushes that wear against the commutator, creating friction, noise, and a finite service life. An EC motor is electronically commutated, so there are no brushes to wear, which is why EC fans run cooler, quieter, and for far more hours.
For a grow room this is not a preference. Growers on r/cannabiscultivation and other forums credit the switch to an EC motor specifically for bedrooms and dorms, describing it as very quiet and barely noticeable next to a metal AC fan they used before. If your tent is in a living space, an AC motor is the wrong tool regardless of price.
The gearbox is the other half. A cheap plastic gear set is what makes a head droop to one side and stop sweeping after a few weeks, and no motor type fixes that. Look for a stated gearbox material and a service-life figure, as the S6 does with carbon steel gears and the Spider Farmer does with a 67000 hour motor rating.
What the decibel figure really means in a grow room
Published dB numbers are measured at a fixed distance, usually about 1 meter, and they are the single most useful spec on these listings. The spread here runs from 31 dB on the AC Infinity S6 to 40 dB on the MARS HYDRO.
Read that as a 9 dB gap, which is a wide gap. A fan that is barely audible at arm’s length in a 2×4 lets you keep the tent in a spare room. A 40 dB unit in the same space becomes a constant background hum you will hear across the house at night.
Also check the rating conditions. The DAOTAILI lists 25 dB in the spec sheet and around 36 dB in its own product description, which is almost certainly idle versus running. Treat a single quiet number as the idle reading unless the listing says otherwise.
Clamp fit and the tent wall suction problem
Most grow tent poles are 1 inch, and a clamp that fits will bite hard enough to score the finish. Every pick here uses a rubber pad for that reason. The Spider Farmer states its grip range as 16mm to 25mm and the DAOTAILI as 0.12 to 0.9 inch, which covers both standard poles and lighter shelving.
The recurring forum problem is negative pressure. Growers report that when a clip fan comes on it pulls the sides of the tent in, and a head close to a wall stops oscillating because it has nothing left to sweep into. Four things prevent it: mount the fan high and away from the wall, keep the bottom vent open so the tent can breathe, pick a fan with a narrow or selectable arc such as the MARS HYDRO 45 degree option, and use a head that retracts or rebounds on contact like the Vivosun E6 or the Spider Farmer.
Where a clip fan belongs inside the tent
Clip fans go inside the tent and inside the canopy. Intake and exhaust fans go outside and do a different job: they move air through the tent to control temperature and humidity, and they are not a substitute for canopy circulation. Growers who ask whether clip fans replace intake and exhaust usually want both.
Place one fan on a rear pole at roughly canopy height, angled slightly down across the leaves, and a second on the opposite front pole at the same speed. Set both to a natural wind mode if available so the airflow varies rather than running as a constant stream, and step the speed up during flowering when the canopy generates more heat.
Run seedlings on low with the circulation mode, vegetative on low to mid, and flowering on mid to high for gentle stem movement. A breeze strong enough to make leaves flip constantly stresses the plant and slows growth rather than helping it.
One last practical note on frames: if you are still choosing, the tents in our latest test round list pole diameter and frame weight, and those two specs decide whether a 2-pound fan will stay put or creep down the pole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an oscillating fan in a grow tent?
Yes, if your tent has a warm corner, still air under the canopy, or more than one plant cluster. An oscillating clip fan sweeps moving air across the leaves, which firms up stems, evens out humidity, and breaks up the hot spots that form at the top of every tent. One oscillating fan on a low setting usually does more than several fixed fans aimed at the same corner. It does not replace intake and exhaust fans, which handle air exchange rather than canopy circulation.
What size oscillating fan do I need for a 4×4 grow tent?
For a 4×4, use two 6-inch clip fans in opposite corners at matching speeds, rather than one fan at maximum. A single 6-inch head covers a footprint of roughly 1.5 ft by 1.5 ft, which leaves dead zones across a 4×4 floor. A 2×2 or 2×4 can be handled by one 6-inch unit on a low to mid speed. A 4-inch fan is only appropriate for propagation shelves and very small tents.
What is the best clip-on fan for a grow tent?
The AC Infinity CLOUDRAY S6 is the best clip-on fan for most grow tents. It moves 315 CFM at a listed 31 dB on only 8 watts, offers 10 speeds, 10 dynamic wind modes, and 10 oscillation ranges, and uses carbon steel gears in the oscillation gearbox so the head keeps a wide sweep over multiple cycles. The VIVOSUN AeroWave E6 Gen2 is the alternative if your tent has tight corners, because its head retracts automatically when it meets an obstacle.
Which fan brand is the quietest?
Look at the motor type first. Brushless EC motors are quieter than brushed AC motors because they have no physical brushes wearing against the commutator, and every fan in this roundup uses one. Among these six, the AC Infinity CLOUDRAY S6 is the quietest listed figure at 31 dB, followed by the VIVOSUN AeroWave E6 Gen2 and the Spider Farmer 6-inch, both at 33 dB. The MARS HYDRO 6-inch is the loudest at a listed 40 dB.
Should the fan be inside or outside the grow tent?
Clip fans belong inside the tent, mounted on a pole at canopy height and aimed across the leaves. Intake and exhaust fans go outside and pull air through the tent to control temperature and humidity, but they will not move air across your canopy on their own. Growers who ask whether a clip fan replaces intake and exhaust usually need both: the outside pair handles air exchange, the inside clip fan handles circulation.
Which Grow Tent Clip Fan Should You Buy?
The AC Infinity CLOUDRAY S6 is the best oscillating clip fan for grow tents in 2026, and it wins on the two things that decide a long run: a 31 dB noise figure and a carbon steel gearbox that holds its sweep. The VIVOSUN AeroWave E6 Gen2 is the pick for tight corners where a head can stall, and the Spider Farmer 6-inch covers the widest arc for a wide tent.
For a smaller budget, the MARS HYDRO 6-inch moves the most air for the outlay and accepts a louder room. The DAOTAILI 4-inch wins only where humidity automation and USB power matter more than volume. Whichever you choose, buy the gearbox that survives more than one cycle, run it at mid speed, and pair two of them in opposite corners once your floor is bigger than a 2×4.