Most flourescents (if that is one im pretty sure) are cool bulbs and wont get too hot. If you are going to keep it inside yr gonna need a better light wonts its not a seedling anymore. If your keeping it outside the constant change from in to out can cause unwanted stress.

The light should be as close as it can get without huriting the back of your hand when you put it at the plants height. (about 1-3 inches)