Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	$ 1,147	$ (2,515)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, including taxes of $(334) and $(188), respectively	3,922	3,484
Net change in derivative fair value, net of taxes of $(2,587)	0	(4,367)
Comprehensive income (loss)	5,069	(3,398)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(466)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ 4,603	$ (3,398)