This guide assumes that you are familiar with utilizing conda and have read the following guides: Conda Instructions for Users, Creating shareable environments with conda outside of /home/, & Switching Environments: conda
If for some reason you want to use your own conda to maintain your own version updates you should make sure you're using both the /opt/ global install of conda (to enable on the fly environment swapping using the interactive apps).
When you start using your own conda version version you should have your own Base environment for seamless use of conda. To add conda to your Base environment just run the following command with the environment activated
conda install conda