Hi I can help you with some answers, hope the other shifus would answers those I'm not sure about also.
1) i wonder if i should get a 2 ft (60x30x36) tank as it is more easy to manage? but will it look odd on the 3 ft top since it is smaller?
2ft is normally recommended if you are just starting in this hobby as it gives you enough leeway and easier to manage your water parameter. As for the looks purpose you can put your filter and CO2 in the extra 1ft space.
2) what are the most basic stuff i need to get to keep neon tetra and some simple shrimps and easy plant that is hardy? please advice the spieces too.
If you are going planted then no need air pump. So basic things would be light, filter, CO2 and fertilizers (for plants) and test kits to measure your water parameter
3) anybody use ada cube or ans optic clear tank before? any difference? or which is better for clarity?
I would think ADA cube would be better for clarity but the price way too high for me. I using Fresh n Marine 1.5ft tank and it looks good so far and only cost me $28.
4) is a chiller a must for this setup?
None of my tanks has chiller. 2 of my tanks are in my room with air-con on at night so the temperature is around 24-27 degrees. The tank in my living room is around 28 degrees. So far my plants and fishes are doing well so I doubt you need a chiller unless you want to keep sensitive fishes and shrimps.
5) as for led lighting, is ada aquasky 601 good? or can get a cheaper version of uo aqua pro z will do the function?
ADA aquasky provides good lighting for plants which require high light. But if you are not growing those, a cheaper version would be enough. I am growing Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' in my 1.5ft tank and using Up Aqua Pro Z. So far so good with no melting so the choice is up to the. Up aqua I bought was $68 I think and the Aquasky would cost me $300+??
6) for co2 is it better to get a solenoid or without? what is it for?
I would suggest going for solenoid. It is using electric to regulate your CO2. Without it you have to regulate it manually and trust me, it's a pain in the butt. I exploded 1 bubble counter and 1 check valve before giving up and getting a solenoid. With solenoid, you can also attach it to a timer and you can just sit back and enjoy your tank.
7) co2 needs to run 24 hours a day? how long normally does it last? where is the best place to do refill?
CO2 only needs to run 1 hour before your lights turn on/off. I bought a 3L CO2 tank from Fishy Business and use it for about 4 months now and still running well. Price it defers from place to place. People can get it from NA, Fishy Business, Seaview, C328 and many other places so choose one which is convenient for you.
is shiruba xb310 a good one? for either 2 or 3 ft tank? or any other better suggestions?
Have't used any of it so hopefully other shifu can help you with this.
9) good to use ans intense atomizer S or L? or better use the traditional one like cup?
For your tank a M atomizer would be enough I think. The atomizer releases smaller bubbles as compared to the traditional type ones and I got both. The downside to using atomizer is that you need to use CO2 tube all the way and the way it works is that it stores the pressures of CO2 then releases it into the tank so might be a little dangerous if using for the first time. Got multiple cuts from the exploding of my bubble counter and check valve as proof haha.
Hope this helps.
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