Should I do a fresh backup from my old Ipad to the cloud so that I can download it to my new Ipad? Also, can i edit or choose the information tha i want to download to my new ipad?

It is always better to have a current backup before you restore to another device. Restoring from a backup is an all or none proposition. You cannot select what to restore or not. If you do not wish to restore everything, then you should set the device up as new and then just download individual apps as desired. Understand however, that you will not be able to restore data like that.

Available transfer methods are all-or-nothing. If you need to selectively move files, you must individually move/copy files using AirDrop, iCloud or iTunes (using a PC or Mac computer). Often the easiest approach is to use the automated transfer/restore processes - and then selectively delete files/data after setup.

These support pages should get you started with setup of your new iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from old to new iPad:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

If the donor iPad, from which you are transferring your data precedes iOS12.4, QuickStart will not be available.

“Transfer” is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.

An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support